Temora

Temora is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of Temora is around 4,772 people. This reflects an increase of 66 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,706. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,599 in June 2024, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional three validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 16.0 persons per square kilometer. Temora's growth rate of 1.4% since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.2%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, Temora is expected to increase by around 246 persons to the year 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 1.5% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Temora according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Temora shows approximately 22 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 114 homes. As of FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has remained adequate relative to other areas, indicating a positive outlook for buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is $470,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, Temora has registered $7.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Temora maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. New development consists of 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

With around 218 people per approval, Temora reflects a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Temora is projected to gain 73 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Temora has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may impact this region. Notable ones are Temora Hospital Redevelopment, Moses Mitre 10 Rural & Trade, SkyPark Temora, and Temora Cellars Drive Through. The following list provides details on those most likely to be relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, Temora has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Temora has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. This rate is 0.4% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Temora is 53.6%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. Census responses show that only 7.0% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade. Temora has a particular specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 2.4 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 13.1% of Temora's workforce compared to 16.9% in Regional NSW. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, labour force decreased by 3.1%, and employment declined by 3.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Temora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2023 indicates that income in Temora is below national average. Median income is $44,459 and average income stands at $55,010. This contrasts with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates for Temora would be approximately $48,398 (median) and $59,884 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Temora fall between the 10th and 18th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Distribution data shows that 28.0% of Temora's community earns between $400 - $799 (1,336 individuals), differing from Regional NSW where earnings between $1,500 - $2,999 dominate at 29.9%. Housing costs are modest in Temora with 88.5% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 16th percentile nationally.

Temora is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Temora, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is in contrast to Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Temora stood at 48.0%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 26.2% and rented dwellings making up 25.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,183, significantly lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Temora was recorded at $240, compared to Regional NSW's figure of $330. Nationally, Temora's mortgage repayments were substantially below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were significantly lower than the national figure of $375.

Temora features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.6% of all households, consisting of 21.6% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 34.3% and group households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Temora faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.5%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 7.3% and certificates for 30.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Temora has 145 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 17 routes, providing 133 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically located 161 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, primarily using cars (90%), while 8% walk. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 7% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 19 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately zero weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Temora is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Temora faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial, affecting both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 2,325 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and asthma (9.6%), while 61.1% claim to have no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents face notable health challenges with higher chronic condition rates. Temora has a larger proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.7% (around 1,417 people), compared to 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings.

The latest Census data sees Temora placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Temora's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 93.9% of its population born in Australia, 93.5% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Temora is Christianity, comprising 71.9% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (32.5%), English (32.3%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have different representations: German is overrepresented at 7.3% in Temora compared to 3.1% regionally, Scottish at 8.2% versus 8.0%, and Australian Aboriginal at 2.6% compared to 4.6%.

Temora hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Temora's median age of 48 years is notably older than Regional NSW's 43 years and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile indicates that individuals aged 75-84 are particularly prominent, comprising 10.6% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up a smaller proportion at 8.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows an increase in the 15 to 24 age group from 10.4% to 11.7%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 14.5% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Temora's age profile. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 66 people (13%) from 501 to 568. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 cohorts.