Terranora, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TerranoraNew South Wales |
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 Terranora
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 3,365 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2486 |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| LGA(s) | Tweed Shire |
| County | Rous |
| State electorate(s) | Tweed |
| Federal Division(s) | Richmond |
Terranora is a town located in the northern part of New South Wales, Australia. It's close to the border with Queensland. In 2021, about 3,365 people called Terranora home.
About Terranora
Terranora is part of the Tweed Shire area. This is the local government that helps manage the town. The postcode for Terranora is 2486.
Schools in Terranora
Kids in Terranora have two schools. There's Terranora Public School for younger students. Older students can attend the senior campus of Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School.
Famous People from Terranora
A well-known children's author, Hesba Fay Brinsmead, lived in Terranora for many years. She made her home here from 1976 until the early 2000s. She passed away in nearby Murwillumbah.
Terranora has also been home to some sports stars. Luke Garner, a player for the Penrith Panthers rugby league team, lived here. Sam Gilbert, who played for the St Kilda Saints Australian Rules Football Club, also lived in Terranora. He played 200 games for his club, which is a big achievement!
Who Lives in Terranora?
In 2021, the population of Terranora was 3,365 people. There were slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
The average age of people in Terranora was 42 years old. This is a little older than the national average for Australia, which is 38.
Most people living in Terranora (82.3%) were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include England (4.0%) and New Zealand (2.4%).
English is the main language spoken at home by 91.8% of residents. A few other languages are spoken, like German, Russian, and Thai.
