Kootingal, NSW 2352 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kootingal is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2352, home to 2,313 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tamworth local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 309 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,313
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,369 /week
- Median personal income
- $760 /week
- Median family income
- $1,756 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Tamworth Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,302
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Kootingal Public School
- Moonbi Public School
- Tintinhull Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 33 bus stops
- Chelmsford St At Chaffey St
- Hyson St Opp Carolyn Ct
- Chelmsford St At Robey St
- Chelmsford St Opp Levien St
- Kootingal Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 13 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 38.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 43.6% of the 1,205 resolvable premises in Kootingal. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 18.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 115 across postcode 2352 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 25% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 49 violent offences, 19 theft, 17 other offences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kootingal?
Kootingal (NSW 2352) had 2,313 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Tamworth Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Kootingal?
The median advertised rent in Kootingal is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kootingal?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kootingal covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kootingal Public School (0.4 km), Moonbi Public School (4.6 km), Tintinhull Public School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kootingal?
Kootingal is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (43.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kootingal?
Across postcode 2352, 115 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (49), theft (19), other (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kootingal?
In Kootingal, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (38.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kootingal?
34 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kootingal centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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