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Kootingal NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kootingal, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kootingal NSW is 2,313 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kootingal is $760 per week ($39,520 per year). Median rent in Kootingal is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Kootingal has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Kootingal has a population density of 28.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kootingal is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kootingal is $1,302.

There were 23 recorded offences in Kootingal in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Kootingal Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kootingal Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$760/wk

$39,520 per year

#4318 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,302/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kootingal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (1,103) Female 52.2% (1,206)

Population Density

28.0

people per km²

2,313 people · 82.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,756

Family income/wk

Kootingal Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kootingal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.1% 310 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.9% 322 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kootingal Country of Birth

Australia

99.0%

England

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kootingal Religion

No Religion

34.5%

Anglican

24.9%

Catholic

22.5%

Not stated

6.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.9%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Pentecostal

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kootingal Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kootingal Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kootingal Employment

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Employed full-time

40.3% 665 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 358 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 46 people

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Not in labour force

35.2% 580 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kootingal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.3%

Bachelor Degree

16.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.7%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kootingal Occupation

Professionals

21.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.9%

Community & Personal Service

17.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Managers

9.3%

Labourers

7.7%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kootingal Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Engineering

17.4%

Health

15.2%

Society & Culture

13.2%

Education

12.2%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

Agriculture & Environment

4.0%

Information Technology

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

Creative Arts

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kootingal Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kootingal Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kootingal Marital Status

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Married

45.5% 830

↔️

Separated

4.4% 81

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Divorced

10.1% 184

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Widowed

4.8% 88

👤

Never married

35.1% 641

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kootingal Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

32.8%

Irish

9.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.4%

Scottish

7.7%

German

2.9%

Other

2.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Italian

0.8%

Chinese

0.5%

French

0.4%

Maori

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kootingal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.7%

Secondary — Government

21.8%

Vocational Education

14.9%

Pre-school

12.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Primary — Catholic

6.2%

Secondary — Catholic

5.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kootingal Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 287

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 4,083

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kootingal Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.0% 241

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 1,479

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kootingal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

2.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.8%

$800-$999/mo

10.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kootingal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.9%

Did not go to work

16.6%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Truck

2.5%

Walked only

1.5%

Other

0.6%

Bus

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kootingal Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.5%

1 vehicle

33.7%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

14.5%

4+ vehicles

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kootingal Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

10.1%

3 bedrooms

50.8%

4 bedrooms

32.6%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kootingal Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

39.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kootingal Indigenous Population

12.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

550

Indigenous residents

3,833

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kootingal Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

299

Asthma

123

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kootingal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kootingal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

Couple — no children

27.6%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — children under 15

13.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kootingal Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 9

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Previously served

3.4% 59

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Never served

96.1% 1,665

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kootingal Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 267

—

Did not provide

84.4% 1,450

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kootingal Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

1 child

12.2%

2 children

28.8%

3 children

22.4%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kootingal When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kootingal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kootingal Household Size

1 person

24.9%

2 persons

35.7%

3 persons

17.4%

4 persons

13.9%

5 persons

4.9%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kootingal Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,828

Moved from NSW

191

Moved — same area (SA2)

110

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kootingal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.8%

Step family — no other children

13.3%

Blended family — no other children

5.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kootingal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 23 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Kootingal Schools

schools nearby

government

928

avg ICSEA score

168

total students

Kootingal Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 168 students

928

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kootingal Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,369/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Kootingal

Your weekly income

≈ $5,932/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,049/wk

Rent share 23.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $641/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $130/wk

Wee Waa

Income: $689/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

Buronga

Income: $772/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $117/wk

Bellambi

Income: $611/wk Rent: $252/wk Save: $68/wk

Blayney

Income: $696/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $55/wk

South Bathurst

Income: $723/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $10/wk

Jindera

Income: $858/wk Rent: $316/wk Save: $4/wk

Condobolin

Income: $668/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

Kootingal vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bowraville

Pop: 1,157 Income: $521/wk Rent: $260/wk

Lawrence (NSW)

Pop: 1,159 Income: $506/wk Rent: $330/wk

Peak Hill (NSW)

Pop: 1,162 Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk

Wyee Point

Pop: 1,171 Income: $739/wk Rent: $445/wk

Beaconsfield (NSW)

Pop: 1,172 Income: $1,462/wk Rent: $650/wk

Razorback

Pop: 1,174 Income: $891/wk Rent: $445/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kootingal

What is the population of Kootingal NSW?

The population of Kootingal NSW is 2,313 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 28.0 people per km².Kootingal is ranked #2,815 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kootingal?

The median personal income in Kootingal NSW is $760 per week, or $39,520 per year.The median household income is $1,369 per week.Family income is $1,756 per week.Kootingal is ranked #4,318 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kootingal?

Median rent in Kootingal NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kootingal ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kootingal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kootingal NSW is $1,302. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kootingal?

The median age in Kootingal NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kootingal a good suburb to live in?

Kootingal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,313.The median income is $760/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12203. All dollar figures in AUD.