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Temora

NSW 2666 • Rest of NSW

4,706
Population (2021)
$33,540
Median Income
298.16 km²
Area
$240/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuietCommunity-Focused

About Temora

Temora is a regional rural town in the Riverina district of New South Wales, located approximately 430 kilometres south-west of Sydney within the Temora Shire Council area. Spread across a vast 298 square kilometres at an elevation of 301 metres, the town serves as a service hub for the surrounding agricultural region. With a population of around 4,706 and a median age of 48, Temora has the character of a settled rural community, with a relatively lower median household income of $1,165 per week reflecting regional economic conditions.

Temora is well known for the Temora Aviation Museum, home to one of the finest collections of flying wartime aircraft in the Southern Hemisphere, and hosts regular airshows that draw visitors from across the country. The town provides essential services including a Woolworths supermarket, schools, a hospital, and recreational facilities. A strong Christian heritage, predominantly Anglo-European ancestry, and a close-knit community culture give Temora a distinctly traditional rural character that appeals to those who value country life and open spaces.

Temora falls under postcode 2666 and is governed by Temora Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2666
Urban Area
Coolamon - Temora - West Wyalong
LGA / Council
Temora
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.45°, 147.52°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
298.16 km²
Elevation
301m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    104-110 Hoskins Street Temora 2666 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Temora, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Temora Railway Station group
Cootamundra-Griffith railway • SHR #01265

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Temora by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Temora Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Temora" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$240
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,183
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
48 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.3%

42 state housing + 22 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,693
Census 2021
4,706
▲ 0.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,612
Income 2021
$33,540
▲ 21.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,170
Born Overseas 269

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 67
  • 2. Philippines 39
  • 3. India 21
  • 4. New Zealand 20
  • 5. Germany 10
  • 6. United States 7
  • 7. Cambodia 6
  • 8. Egypt 6
  • 9. Netherlands 6
  • 10. Vietnam 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,016
English 1,998
Irish 589
Scottish 505
German 455
Australian Aboriginal 160
Italian 54
Filipino 45
Dutch 35
Chinese 33

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,809
Both parents born in Australia
366
Both parents born overseas
243
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
67.2%
No Religion
25.3%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
263 (5.6%)
5-14 years
569 (12.1%)
15-19 years
271 (5.8%)
20-24 years
219 (4.7%)
25-34 years
440 (9.3%)
35-44 years
424 (9.0%)
45-54 years
509 (10.8%)
55-64 years
682 (14.5%)
65-74 years
657 (14.0%)
75-84 years
452 (9.6%)
85+ years
214 (4.5%)

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