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 November 2025, the estimated population for the Temora statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,772. This figure reflects an increase of 66 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,706. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,599 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional validated new address since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 16.0 persons per square kilometer. Temora's 1.4% growth since census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Temora (SA2) is expected to grow by 245 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.2% 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 shows Temora recorded around 22 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years up to FY-25, totalling an estimated 114 homes. As of FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. With population decline in recent years, new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice for buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $470,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, $7.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating Temora's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Temora maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New building activity shows 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

Temora reflects a low density area with around 218 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Temora is expected to grow by 152 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially impacting the area, with key ones being Temora Hospital Redevelopment, Moses Mitre 10 Rural & Trade, SkyPark Temora, and Temora Cellars Drive Through. Below is a list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Temora has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Temora's workforce spans diverse sectors with balanced white and blue collar employment. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%. This rate is in line with Rest of NSW's unemployment rate, which also stood at 3.8%. However, workforce participation was lower at 54.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing stands out with employment levels at 2.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, comprising only 13.1% of Temora's workforce compared to 16.9% in Rest of NSW. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, while labour force rose by 4.7%, resulting in a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.1%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 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, assuming constant population projections.

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

The suburb of Temora's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Temora is $44,459 and the average income stands at $55,010, which compares to figures for Rest of NSW's of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $48,398 (median) and $59,884 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Temora all fall between the 10th and 18th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 28.0% of the population, equating to 1,336 individuals, fall within the $400 - 799 income range, differing from patterns across the surrounding region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 29.9%. While housing costs are modest with 88.5% of income retained, the 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

The dwelling structure in Temora, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.7% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Temora stood at 48.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.2% and rented ones at 25.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,183, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Temora was $240, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, Temora's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,183 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 64.6% of all households, including 21.6% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 34.3% and group households at 1.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - 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 143 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 17 routes in total, offering 133 weekly passenger trips collectively.

Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 161 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 19 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 0 weekly trips per individual stop.

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, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Only approximately 49% of Temora's total population (~2,325 people) have private health cover, compared to 51.5% in the Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.1% of residents) and asthma (9.6%).

However, 61.1% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.5% in the Rest of NSW. Temora has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.1% (1,388 people), compared to 19.6% in the Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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 population showed low cultural diversity, with 93.9% born in Australia, 93.5% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 71.9%, compared to 64.3% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (32.5%), English (32.3%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 7.3% (vs regional 3.9%), Scottish at 8.2% (vs 8.0%), and Australian Aboriginal at 2.6% (vs regional 4.5%).

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

Temora's median age of 48 years is significantly older than Rest of NSW's 43 and Australia's median age of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 are prominently represented at 10.3%, while the 25-34 group is smaller at 8.5% compared to Rest of NSW. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.4% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 9.4% to 8.5%. Demographic modeling suggests Temora's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 82 people (20%) from 405 to 488. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts.