Kootingal at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
2,313
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Kootingal.
The postcode for Kootingal is 2352 (NSW).
Kootingal (2352) sits in the Tamworth region of NSW.
Kootingal has roughly 2,313 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Kootingal scores 16/100 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, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kootingal's population at 2,313, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,313
Median age
38
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
2,313
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
118
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.
16
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kootingal.
Local schools for Kootingal
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Government School Catchment
Kootingal Public School
Moonbi Public School
Tintinhull Public School
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Frequently asked
About Kootingal.
- What is the Kootingal postcode?
- Kootingal is in the 2352 postcode, in NSW, in the Tamworth Regional Council region.
- Where is Kootingal?
- Kootingal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2352, in the Tamworth Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kootingal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Kootingal?
- There are 20 schools serving Kootingal on this page, including Kootingal Public School, Moonbi Public School, Tintinhull Public School.
- How walkable is Kootingal?
- Kootingal has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kootingal?
- Kootingal is close to Tintinhull, Mulla Creek, Daruka, Nemingha, Moonbi.
- What is the population of Kootingal?
- The population of Kootingal is approximately 2,313 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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