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Kooringal

NSW 2650 • Rest of NSW

7,404
Population (2021)
$40,404
Median Income
4.86 km²
Area
$270/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanAffordableCommuter Belt

About Kooringal

Kooringal is a residential suburb on the eastern fringe of Wagga Wagga, located approximately 5 kilometres from the city centre in the Riverina region of New South Wales within the Wagga Wagga City Council area. The suburb spans approximately 4.9 square kilometres at an elevation of 238 metres and is home to around 7,400 residents. With a median age of 35 and a household income of around $1,404 per week, Kooringal has a relatively young demographic profile, with a strong mix of families and working-age residents giving it a lively, community-oriented character.

Kooringal offers a comfortable suburban lifestyle with good access to local schools, parks, and the broader amenities of Wagga Wagga, including the city’s major retail precincts, hospital, and Charles Sturt University. Affordable median rents of around $270 per week make it an attractive choice for first-home buyers and young families. Its eastern location provides convenient access to Wagga’s ring road and the Sturt Highway, making it practical for those who commute across the Riverina or travel regularly for work.

Kooringal falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2650
Urban Area
Wagga Wagga - East
LGA / Council
Wagga Wagga
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.14°, 147.37°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
4.86 km²
Elevation
238m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Kooringal by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Kooringal Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Kooringal" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,324
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.4%

115 state housing + 42 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,227
Census 2021
7,404
▲ 2.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,580
Income 2021
$40,404
▲ 16.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,151
Born Overseas 882

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 97
  • 2. England 86
  • 3. China 84
  • 4. Iraq 78
  • 5. Philippines 78
  • 6. New Zealand 55
  • 7. Bangladesh 40
  • 8. Nepal 27
  • 9. Sri Lanka 27
  • 10. South Africa 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,939
Australian 2,916
Irish 1,018
Scottish 786
Australian Aboriginal 510
German 373
Chinese 138
Italian 138
Dutch 95
Filipino 92

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,362
Both parents born in Australia
1,086
Both parents born overseas
591
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.6%
No Religion
36.7%
Hinduism
1.1%
Islam
1.0%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
487 (6.6%)
5-14 years
1,085 (14.7%)
15-19 years
484 (6.5%)
20-24 years
477 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,113 (15.0%)
35-44 years
927 (12.5%)
45-54 years
756 (10.2%)
55-64 years
782 (10.6%)
65-74 years
693 (9.4%)
75-84 years
448 (6.1%)
85+ years
151 (2.0%)

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