Kootingal, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KootingalNew South Wales |
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 Kootingal
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 2,313 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2352 |
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Tamworth Regional Council |
| County | Inglis |
| State electorate(s) | Tamworth, |
| Federal Division(s) | New England |
Kootingal is a town in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Tamworth Regional Council area. Many people call Kootingal a "satellite suburb" of Tamworth. This is because it's very close to Tamworth. Residents often use Tamworth's shops and services.
Kootingal was first set up as a place for Aboriginal people. The town's name comes from the local Aboriginal Kamilaroi language. In 2021, a count showed that 2,313 people lived in Kootingal.
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Farming and Location
Kootingal is a town focused on farming. Farmers here grow lucerne, fruits, and vegetables. They also raise chickens for meat and eggs. The town sits in a small, fertile valley. This valley is part of the Moonbi Range, which is a section of the Great Dividing Range.
Kootingal is located on the northern side of the Cockburn River. You can find it between the villages of Moonbi to the north and Nemingha to the south. The town is about 474 kilometers (295 miles) northwest of Sydney. It is also 20 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of Tamworth. You can reach Kootingal by traveling on the New England Highway.
Annual Pumpkin Festival
Kootingal hosts a fun event every April. It's called the Pumpkin Festival and Outdoor Leisure Show. This festival takes place at the Kootingal sports ground. You can find many different stalls there. The show offers activities and entertainment for people of all ages.
Historic Sites
Kootingal has a few places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites.
- New England Highway: Moonby House is one of these special places.
Community Places
Kootingal has many useful places for its residents.
- Caravan Park
- Catholic and Anglican Churches
- Kootingal Public School
- Moonbi House Retirement Village
- Police Station
- Post Office
- Railway Station
- Swimming Pool
- Sportsground
- Tennis Courts
- War Memorial Hall, Library and Pre-School
Getting Around Kootingal
The Kootingal train station is on the Main North railway line. Trains no longer go all the way to the Queensland border. However, a train service still stops in Kootingal twice a day. This is the NSW TrainLink Xplorer service. It travels between Sydney and Armidale in both directions. The station is less than a 20-minute drive from Tamworth.
Tamworth Buslines also runs a bus service. This bus connects Kootingal with Bendemeer and Tamworth.
Scouts Group
Kootingal has a Scout group that works with the nearby village of Moonbi. This group is called the Kootingal-Moonbi Scout group. It includes different age levels: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Scouts. It is a very active group and enjoys many fun activities together.
