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Temora NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Temora, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Temora NSW is 4,706 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Temora is $645 per week ($33,540 per year). Median rent in Temora is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Temora has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Temora has a population density of 15.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Temora is England. The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Temora is $1,183.

There were 85 recorded offences in Temora in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (38 offences).

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Temora Population

residents (Census 2021)

Temora Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$645/wk

$33,540 per year

#6354 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,183/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Temora Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (2,262) Female 51.9% (2,439)

Population Density

15.8

people per km²

4,706 people · 298.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,588

Family income/wk

Temora Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Temora Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.9% 886 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.1% 479 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Temora Country of Birth

Australia

97.4%

England

1.4%

India

0.7%

Egypt

0.2%

Chile

0.1%

Germany

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Temora Religion

Catholic

27.6%

No Religion

26.4%

Anglican

24.5%

Not stated

6.4%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.8%

Lutheran

3.9%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Temora Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Temora Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

23.2%

Other

19.6%

SAL Tagalog

16.1%

Arabic

10.7%

Spanish

10.7%

Cantonese

7.1%

Vietnamese

7.1%

IAL Punjabi

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Temora Employment

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Employed full-time

33.2% 1,176 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 718 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 67 people

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Not in labour force

44.7% 1,586 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Temora Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Temora Occupation

Professionals

23.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.5%

Managers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.7%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Labourers

7.5%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Temora Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.9%

Engineering

17.9%

Health

13.1%

Education

12.4%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Architecture & Building

7.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

Agriculture & Environment

6.5%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Information Technology

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Temora Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Temora Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.4%

$500-$649/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.4%

$4,000+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Temora Marital Status

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Married

47.5% 1,838

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Separated

3.7% 143

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Divorced

9.6% 371

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Widowed

9.4% 365

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Never married

29.8% 1,153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Temora Ancestry

Australian

33.4%

English

33.1%

Irish

9.7%

Scottish

8.4%

German

7.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Other

2.2%

Italian

0.9%

Filipino

0.7%

Dutch

0.6%

Chinese

0.5%

Greek

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Temora School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.6%

Secondary — Government

26.7%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Pre-school

11.5%

Primary — Catholic

11.4%

Secondary — Catholic

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Temora Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.3% 744

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No need for assistance

91.7% 8,168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Temora Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.0% 880

—

Not a volunteer

76.0% 2,784

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Temora Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

5.7%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

8.7%

$800-$999/mo

16.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Temora How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.8%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Walked only

7.1%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Truck

1.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Bicycle

0.6%

Bus

0.4%

Other

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Temora Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.0%

1 vehicle

37.2%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

13.6%

4+ vehicles

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Temora Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

15.7%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

27.8%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Temora Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

33.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Temora Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

352

Indigenous residents

8,594

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Temora Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

443

Asthma

244

Arthritis

225

Diabetes

176

Heart disease

160

Lung condition

135

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Temora Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Temora Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.9%

Couple — no children

34.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.4%

One parent — children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Temora Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 5

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

3.3% 122

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Never served

96.5% 3,552

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Temora Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 513

—

Did not provide

86.0% 3,145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Temora Children Ever Born

No children

24.0%

1 child

9.4%

2 children

28.5%

3 children

21.0%

4 children

13.9%

5+ children

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Temora When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Temora Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

30.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Temora Household Size

1 person

34.3%

2 persons

36.7%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

10.2%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Temora Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,783

Moved — same area (SA2)

350

Moved from NSW

199

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Temora Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

7.2%

Blended family — no other children

4.5%

Intact family — other children present

1.7%

Other couple — children only

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Temora Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 85 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Drug Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Temora Schools

schools nearby

government

970

avg ICSEA score

898

total students

St Anne's Catholic College Catholic

Combined · K-12 · 288 students

1006

ICSEA

Temora Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 213 students

969

ICSEA

Temora High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 275 students

964

ICSEA

Temora West Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 122 students

940

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Temora Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,165/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Temora

Your weekly income

≈ $5,048/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $925/wk

Rent share 20.6%

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Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $701/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $37/wk

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Income: $725/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $25/wk

Temora vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,353 Income: $586/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 2,364 Income: $1,260/wk Rent: $705/wk

Willmot

Pop: 2,382 Income: $475/wk Rent: $290/wk

Thrumster

Pop: 2,382 Income: $882/wk Rent: $460/wk

Manilla

Pop: 2,386 Income: $533/wk Rent: $260/wk

Bringelly

Pop: 2,433 Income: $686/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Temora

What is the population of Temora NSW?

The population of Temora NSW is 4,706 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.8 people per km².Temora is ranked #1,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Temora?

The median personal income in Temora NSW is $645 per week, or $33,540 per year.The median household income is $1,165 per week.Family income is $1,588 per week.Temora is ranked #6,354 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Temora?

Median rent in Temora NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Temora ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Temora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Temora NSW is $1,183. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Temora?

The median age in Temora NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Temora a good suburb to live in?

Temora is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,706.The median income is $645/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13799. All dollar figures in AUD.