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

In the broader area, analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch indicates that as of Nov 2025, Temora's estimated population is around 4,342. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 4,706 people, representing a decline of 364 individuals (7.7%). The current resident population estimate of 4,342 was derived by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of one additional new address since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 14.6 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth, contributing approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections suggest an increase just below the median of national regional areas. Temora is expected to gain 258 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 13.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Temora, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Temora saw approximately 21 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years ending June 30, 2021. This totals an estimated 105 homes. As of July-September 2026, eight approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $470,000. In the current financial year ending June 30, 2027, $16.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Temora records 11.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 48th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice favouring existing homes.

New development consists of 78.0% detached dwellings and 22.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining Temora's traditional low density character. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 347 people. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Temora is projected to add 595 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Temora has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Temora Hospital Redevelopment, SkyPark Temora, Temora Cellars Drive Through, and Moses Mitre 10 Rural & Trade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Temora has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Temora has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

In the past year, there was an estimated 7.3% employment growth. As of June 2025, 2,071 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, slightly higher than Rest of NSW's 3.7%. Workforce participation is lower at 54.0% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade.

Temora specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share of 2.4 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 13.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 7.3%, labour force grew by 8.7%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these projections to Temora's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

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 ending June 2022 shows median income in Temora was $44,459 and average income was $55,010. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where median income was $49,459 and average income was $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from July 2022 to September 2025, current estimates for Temora's median income are approximately $50,065 and average income is $61,947. The 2021 Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Temora all fall between the 10th and 18th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 28.0% of individuals earn between $400 - $799, differing from Rest of NSW where 29.9% earn between $1,500 - $2,999. Housing costs are modest with 88.5% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at 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 assessed at the latest Census held on 9 August 2016, consisted of 90.7% houses and 9.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure of 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings at the same Census date. The level of home ownership in Temora was 48.0%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 26.2% and rented dwellings making up 25.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Temora, as recorded on this date, was $1,183, which is lower than the Non-Metro NSW average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure for Temora was $240, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280 at this Census date. Nationally, Temora's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, recorded in the same year, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 for the same period.

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 account for the remaining 35.4%, comprising 34.3% lone person households and 1.3% group households. 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 NSW's average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 7.3% while certificates make up 30.7%.

Educational participation is notably high at 25.5%, including 9.8% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education. Temora's four schools have a combined enrollment of 882 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 965) and balanced educational opportunities. The schools include two primary, one secondary, and one K-12 institution. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 20.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.3, indicating Temora serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Temora has 128 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 17 routes that collectively offer 143 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 154 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 20 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately one weekly trip 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 (~2,116 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.4% in the rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.1%) and asthma (9.6%), with 61.1% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 64.5% in the rest of NSW.

Temora has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 29.2% (1,267 people), compared to 19.6% in the rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors in Temora show some challenges but generally 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 dominant religion, at 71.9%, compared to 64.3% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.5%), English (32.3%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 7.3% in Temora versus 3.9% regionally, Scottish at 8.2% versus 8.0%, and Australian Aboriginal at 2.6% versus 4.5%.

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

Temora's median age is 48 years, which is notably older than Rest of NSW's median age of 43 and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile indicates that the 75-84 year-old group constitutes a substantial portion at 10.3%, while the 25-34 year-old group is relatively smaller at 8.4% compared to Rest of NSW. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.4% to 11.6% of Temora's population, while the 25-34 age cohort has decreased from 9.4% to 8.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Temora's age profile. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 125 people (28%) from 451 to 577. Conversely, the number of individuals in the 55-64 age range is expected to decrease by 23.