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Make a Country Change to Temora

It’s the down-to-earth kindness of Temora’s people that makes the biggest impression

In Temora, community is everything. Have you ever been to a cinema run entirely by volunteers ranging from teenagers to retirees? At Temora’s Town Hall Theatre you’ll not only be treated to the latest flicks, but warmly greeted by a group of wonderful volunteers.

Temora’s history, supported by generations of  artisans and craftsmen, is on display across the Shire’s four museums.

Many visitors are impressed by the healthy relationship between the town and the council. Temora’s myriad of meticulously preserved historical buildings are testament to the joint efforts of council and community working together for the common good.

In a world where fast is often prioritised over friendly, you’ll soon discover  this is a town that truly deserves its title of the friendliest in NSW.

Discover what it’s really like to make that change, read our articles about Temora for news and personal stories from tree changers who live there!

TEMORA CONTACT

Craig Sinclair - Economic Development Officer

0439 364 572

relocate@temora.nsw.gov.au

Temora Shire Council, 105 Loftus Street, Temora NSW 2666

Living & housing

Median house price

$360,000

Rent average

$300

March. 2021 quarter, Rent and Sales Government Communities & Justice

Population

6274

2020, Data by Region, Australia Bureau of Statistics

Climate

Temora has four distinct seasons, perfect for enjoying the region.

Summer temperatures range from the mid-20s to the high 30s/ early 40s.

Winter temperatures range from zero to high teens.

Transport

Distance from cities

80km to Wagga Wagga, 425km to Sydney, 210km to Canberra, 540km to Melbourne

Public transport options

Private taxi services and community transport options available.

NSW Train Link bus service to Cootamundra, meets the CountryLink train between Melbourne and Sydney twice daily.

Wagga Wagga’s domestic airport (90km) has three airlines with flights daily to Sydney and Melbourne, and a couple of times a week to Brisbane.

Health & Medical

Health and medical services:

Temora has excellent medical facilities and includes a 34 bed hospital delivering maternity, surgical, and aged care services.  Community health services including physiotherapy, mental health and transitional care are delivered by local staff with extra services provided by visiting staff.

Education

Education options:

As well as being a friendly town, Temora takes pride in its eduction of young people and offers options for all stages of education, from preschool to university

Recreation

Recreation:

Temora has many parks and sporting grounds for those seeking to keep fit and active, or merely take in the town’s natural beauty.

It has a rich sporting culture catering for all codes of football as well as providing social competitions in tennis, bowls, basketball, volleyball, squash, running, swimming, netball, touch football and much more.

Careers

Career opportunities

Temora boasts a thriving business community due largely to stability of the agricultural powerhouse that surrounds it.There are a broad range of career opportunities in this largely self-sustaining shire. See below for more details.

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Health & medical
  • Temora Medical Complex is currently home to 8 doctors with varying specialisms and numerous visiting specialists
  • Victoria Street Surgery is a private practice providing GP and Obstetrics services
  • Temora and District Hospital provides a General Ward, Maternity Ward and Emergency
  • There are also district hospitals in Cootamundra (60km) and Young (80km) and for more specific needs patients are referred to Wagga Wagga Rural Referral Hospital (80km) or Canberra Hospital (220km)
  • Temora is serviced with a five officer Ambulance Station who respond to emergencies around the clock, transfer patients to Wagga or Canberra by road, or transport patients to the airport where they are flown to a suitable medical service provider by Toll Air Ambulance
  • Pinnacle Community Services provides Disability and Aged Care Services including NDIS and Home Care Packages for clients living in their own homes as well as respite and day care groups.
  • LFE Community Supports provides services in disability support, mental health and return to work.
  • The Whiddon Group Temora is a nursing home provider who currently offers 24 hour care for residents in two locations. Greenstone Lodge houses 36 senior residents and Narraburra Lodge houses 40 senior residents.
  • Temora Shire is serviced by three chemists – Capital Chemist and Harvest Chemist in Temora and the Ariah Park Pharmacy in the village of Ariah Park.
  • Temora Diagnostic Imaging provides same-day ultrasound, CT Scan and X-ray services.
  • Active Health Riverina provides physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group exercise.
Education

Temora is well serviced by all stages of education

Recreation
  • Temora’s many parks and sporting grounds, including the 18 hole golf course, are green all year round thanks to ample supply of recycled water.
  • Temora has a rich sporting culture catering for all codes of football as well as providing social competitions in tennis, bowls, basketball, volleyball, squash, running, swimming, netball, touch football and much more.
  • The indoor heated pool provides year-round access for lap swimming, aqua aerobics and hydrotherapy. There is an 8-lane outdoor pool with an access ramp, as well as a splash park and waterslide.
  • Temora’s skate park is a popular free venue for children.
  • For nature lovers, birdwatchers and bushwalkers, or those just wanting a peaceful escape from town living, there are four nature reserves in the shire providing visitors with beautiful, scenic native bush land to enjoy.
  • Culturally Temora provides an array of activities and facilities including the Temora Town Hall Theatre,  film club, arts groups, theatrical society, choirs, gardening clubs, youth groups, community radio, live music and the Temora Arts Centre.

More information: http://www.temora.nsw.gov.au/facilities-recreation.aspx

Attractions

  • Temora Aviation Museum – This award winning museum is home to a world-class flying collection of Australian ex-military aircraft.  With regular flying days and special events and exhibitions, the museum is a popular attraction for aviation enthusiasts and volunteers.
  • The Bundawarrah Centre – A time machine of memories and mechanical miles, culture and history. This site is home to one of Australia’s most outstanding rural museums as well as the Visitor Information Centre, Ambulance Museum, Wiradjuri Keeping Place, Rock and Mineral Collection, Family History Centre, Men’s Shed and community radio station.
  • Lake Centenary – Water sports are a passion of many people living in and visiting Temora. Lake Centenary, just north of the town, is a 55 acre man-made aquatic playground for power boating, waterskiing, sailing, fishing, canoeing or just swimming. It also features a V8 Jetsprint boat racing course which has hosted national and state championships. The lake has an excellent boat ramp for easy access, as well as landscaped picnic facilities for relaxing waterside gatherings. There is also a free outdoor gym and 2.7km “lake loop” walking track.
Careers

Temora boasts a thriving business community due largely to stability of the agricultural powerhouse that surrounds it. The wealth created by broadacre farming of crops and livestock contribute to a prosperous retail precinct and comparative diverse professional services sector. With all the essential services, plus a fair share of life luxuries available in Temora, there are a broad range of career opportunities in this largely self-sustaining shire.

Main industries include:

  • agriculture
  • education
  • healthcare

Main employers

Business Opportunities – Setting up your own business

To find out more about setting up a local business, contact:

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