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Temora
298 km²
A quiet life in the country defines Temora, where 90.7% of homes are separate houses and the typical resident is far older than the national average at 48. This community has a strong sense of stability, with 46.3% of homes owned outright and a high rate of volunteers. It is a place where family life is common, but many residents are now entering their senior years, with over a quarter of the population aged 65 and over.
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Temora is a far older community than the state or national average, with 28.1% of people aged 65 and over. About 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.
The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born (88.6%), and the number of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the primary language here, with 92.0% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home (3.0%), which is far below the state and national figures.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 67.2% of residents identifying as Christian. Only 25.3% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.
Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10 (35.9%) or Year 12 (33.7%).
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,165 a week. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.8% of people living with a long-term condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.0% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 22.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than average number of former Defence Force members (3.3%).
There are 182 First Nations people in Temora, who are typically younger than the general population with a typical age of 22. However, they experience lower personal incomes and a much lower Year 12 completion rate (27.2%) than most areas.
The area has a high number of people living alone (34.4%) and one-parent families (16.0%), both of which are well above the state average. Typical homes are small, with only 2.3 people per household.
Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $240 and home loan payments at $1,183, both far below national figures. Most homes are large, with 78.4% having three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential for most, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is very rare here at 6.3%, which is far below the state average of 31.0%.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.0% of the community.
About 54.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The local workforce is spread across health care, agriculture, and retail.
The town is somewhat walkable, with 65.3% of homes within 15 minutes of health services, which is well above the state average. However, only 31.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.