Kootingal
NSW 2352 • Rest of NSW
About Kootingal
Kootingal is a small agricultural town in the Tamworth Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated 20 kilometres east of Tamworth and 474 kilometres from Sydney. Nestled in a rich alluvial valley within the Moonbi Range — part of the Great Dividing Range — the town sits at an elevation of approximately 424 metres. At the 2021 census it had a population of 2,313, with a median age of 38 and a median household income of around $1,369 per week. The name Kootingal is derived from the local Kamilaroi language, reflecting the area's deep Aboriginal heritage, with around 11.8 per cent of residents identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
Kootingal functions as a satellite community of Tamworth, with residents relying on Tamworth's city services for shopping, healthcare, and schooling. The surrounding area is productive agricultural land, with lucerne farms, fruit and vegetable growing, and poultry operations common in the valley. The town has a strong community feel with local schools, a sporting oval, and quiet residential streets. Residents enjoy easy access to the Moonbi Range scenery and are within a short drive of Tamworth's full range of amenities, the Peel River, and the broader New England region.
Kootingal falls under postcode 2352 and is governed by the Tamworth Regional Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of New England, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Kootingal for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2352
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2352, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2352; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional bus services to Tamworth — Tamworth CBD Approx 25-30 min by bus/car
Commute to Tamworth CBD
🛣️ New England Highway connects Kootingal to Tamworth; a car is essential for daily life
A rural town with limited local services; a car is required for virtually all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kootingal Public School ICSEA 9286760 3332 Denman Avenue
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Tintinhull Public School ICSEA 973RMB 472
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Kootingal, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tamworth Regional Local Government Area, which contains Kootingal. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 23
- 2. New Zealand 23
- 3. Netherlands 7
- 4. China 5
- 5. Ireland 4
- 6. Philippines 4
- 7. South Africa 4
- 8. Germany 3
- 9. India 3
- 10. Indonesia 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)