Terara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
305
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Terara.
The postcode for Terara is 2540 (NSW).
Terara (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Terara has roughly 305 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Terara scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Terara's population at 305, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (51%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
305
Median age
59
Family households
45%
Lone person
51%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
305
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
25
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Terara.
Local schools for Terara
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Government School Catchment
Terara Public School
Nowra High School
Nowra East Public School
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Frequently asked
About Terara.
- What is the Terara postcode?
- Terara is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Terara?
- Terara is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Terara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Terara?
- There are 17 schools serving Terara on this page, including Terara Public School, Nowra High School, Nowra East Public School.
- How walkable is Terara?
- Terara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Terara?
- Terara is close to Nowra East, Bomaderry, Nowra Dc, Nowra, West Nowra.
- What is the population of Terara?
- The population of Terara is approximately 305 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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