Kootingal, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Kootingal is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,862. Elevation: 1,394 ft (425 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,862 Population 7/sq mi density
1,394 ft Elevation 425 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Kootingal

Kootingal is a town in New South Wales, Australia in the Tamworth Regional Council area. It is commonly called a satellite suburb of Tamworth because of its closeness and the fact that its residents use Tamworth's services. Founded as an Aboriginal mission, Kootingal traces its name roots to the local Aboriginal Kamilaroi language. At the 2021 census, Kootingal had a population of 2,313 people.

People

Population1,862
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Population1,862
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Coordinates-31.0586°, 151.0535°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kootingal

Kootingal is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,862. The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet (425 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Kootingal

Kootingal has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 686 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29° 51.2
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.6° / 28.1° 117.1
Mar 21°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.6° 69.7
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12° / 23.5° 55.0
May 14.3°C / 58°F 7.8° / 20.8° 40.6
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18° 57.9
Jul 11°C / 52°F 4.7° / 17.4° 38.0
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 5.6° / 19.1° 39.2
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.5° 30.8
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.2° 39.6
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25.1° 82.7
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 15.7° / 27° 64.6
Kootingal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Area272.7 sq mi (706.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates31.0586°S, 151.0535°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 147 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 144 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 145 km
Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 71 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 70 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 146 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 140 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 145 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
March 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
August 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Kootingal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Kootingal

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kootingal Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kootingal

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Kootingal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Moffat Wagon
Moonbi Museum
Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum
Tamworth Powerstation Museum

Libraries in Kootingal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kootingal Library0.0
South Tamworth Library0.0
Tamworth City Library0.0

Hotels in Kootingal

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kootingal Hotel

Cafes in Kootingal

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Andaman Sea Cafe

Train Stations in Kootingal

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kootingal Station

Gas Stations in Kootingal

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The North Store

Gyms in Kootingal

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kootingal & Moonbi Gym

Airports Near Kootingal

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armidale AirportARMMedium Airport
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Attunga Private airstrp-Small Airport
Barraba Airport-Small Airport
Dunmore Manila Airport-Small Airport
Goonoo Goonoo Airport-Small Airport
Heathcote Emergency Airport-Small Airport
Kelvin Station Airport-Small Airport
Lake Keepit Airport-Small Airport
Manilla Paragliding-Small Airport
Mount Sandon Airport-Small Airport
Quirindi AirportUIRSmall Airport
the airstrip-Small Airport
Uralla Private strip?-Small Airport
Walcha AirportWLCSmall Airport
Walcha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wallabadah Airport-Small Airport
Wilson's Creek Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodville Airport-Small Airport
Woolomin Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kootingal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kootingal LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kootingal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kootingal Moonbi Anglican Church
St Marie Therese

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kootingal

What is the population of Kootingal?

Kootingal has a population of 1,862 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kootingal?

Kootingal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

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