Moving to Temora NSW 2666
What the official numbers say about living in Temora — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $240 a week, against a median household income of $1,165 a week.
About 73% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Temora grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,417 → 4,706 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, India; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Cantonese, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Temora scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (84% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest airport: Temora Airport, 2.9 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 344 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 15 parks — see them all on the Temora profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Temora Public School 150 m · St Anne's Central School 250 m · Temora High School 550 m · Temora West Public School 1.3 km
Groceries: Woolworths 200 m · IGA 550 m
Parks and reserves: Callaghan Park 300 m · Paleface Park 300 m · Lions Park 350 m · Father Hannan Oval 450 m · Federal Park 450 m · Apex Park 550 m · Bob Albridge Park 600 m · Gloucester Park 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Temora, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie · Galah · Willie Wagtail · Eurasian Coot.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Temora, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temora here | 4,706 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Ariah Park | 439 | — | 2/10 | 3% |
| Junee | 5,066 | — | 1/10 | 1% |
| Coolamon | 2,275 | — | 4/10 | 5% |
| Cootamundra | 6,885 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Ganmain | 793 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Temora — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Riverina — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2666 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Temora profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $240 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,417 people to 4,706. It sits about 344 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Temora council, and the federal seat is Riverina.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Ariah Park · Junee · Coolamon · Cootamundra · Ganmain.
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