Kooringal (NSW)

Kooringal has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Kooringal (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 7,345, reflecting a decrease of 59 people since the 2021 Census. This decline represents an 0.8% change from the previous population count of 7,404. The current resident population estimate of 7,203, as per AreaSearch's analysis of latest ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024, contributes to this decrease along with additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio for the Kooringal (NSW) (SA2) is approximately 1,520 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average observed across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth primarily drove recent population changes, accounting for roughly 55% of overall gains.

AreaSearch's projections for the Kooringal (NSW) (SA2), based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, indicate an expected decline in total population over the period from 2025 to 2041. According to these projections, the area's population is anticipated to shrink by 455 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow during this time, notably the 85 and over age group, which is expected to increase by 206 people.

The level of residential development activity in Kooringal is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Kooringal had 3 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years, totalling 19. This low development activity reflects its rural nature, with housing needs driving development rather than market demand. Individual projects can significantly impact annual growth due to the small number of approvals.

Kooringal's development levels are substantially lower than Rest of NSW and national averages. All new construction was detached houses, reflecting the area's rural character where larger properties are typical. This favours detached housing more than current patterns (81.0% at Census), indicating robust demand for family homes. With around 1838 people per dwelling approval, Kooringal has a highly mature market.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, it may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Kooringal has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub, Bourkelands Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, and HumeLink Transmission Project. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment drivers in Kooringal are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Kooringal has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate in September 2025 was 5.3%, an increase of 1.6 percentage points from the previous year.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%. The area's unemployment rate is higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%, with workforce participation at 61.7% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, education & training employs 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.9% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Employment levels increased by 3.0% and labour force increased by 4.8% in Kooringal during the year to September 2025, contrasting with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from November 25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kooringal's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for the financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows Kooringal's median income among taxpayers was $49,456. The average income in this suburb was $60,288. Both figures are below the national averages. Comparing with Rest of NSW, Kooringal's median is lower by $2,934 and its average by $4,927. Based on Wage Price Index growth since June 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $53,838 (median) and $65,630 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, Kooringal's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 29th and 44th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 32.4% of individuals in Kooringal earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which aligns with the regional average of 29.9%. After accounting for housing costs, 85.7% of income remains for other expenses.

Kooringal is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kooringal's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.1% houses and 18.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kooringal stood at 30.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.7% and rented ones at 37.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,324, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Kooringal was $270, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, Kooringal's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kooringal features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.9% of all households, including 24.5% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.1%, with lone person households at 30.3% and group households making up 3.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Kooringal fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Kooringal Trail's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks, with 22.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to NSW's 32.2%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (28.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.3% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Kooringal has 34 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 58 different routes that together facilitate 888 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 233 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 126 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kooringal is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Kooringal faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51%, covering about 3731 people. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 10.6% and 10.2% of residents respectively. About 63.9% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 64.5% in the Rest of NSW. As of 2016, 18.6% of Kooringal's residents are aged 65 and over (1366 people), which is lower than the 19.6% in the Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Kooringal ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kooringal, as per the data, had a cultural diversity below average. Its population was predominantly citizens at 87.9%, born in Australia at 87.5%, and speaking English only at home at 90.3%. Christianity was the major religion, comprising 56.1% of Kooringal's population.

The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which constituted 2.1% compared to the Rest of NSW's 1.5%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English at 29.1%, Australian at 28.9%, and Irish at 10.1%. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 5.1% (vs regional 4.5%), German at 3.7% (vs 3.9%), and Samoan at 0.1% (vs 0.1%).

Kooringal's population is younger than the national pattern

Kooringal's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Kooringal has a notably over-represented cohort of 25-34 year-olds at 16.3%, while those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 9.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 15.0% to 16.3% of Kooringal's population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.7% to 13.2%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 10.6% to 9.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Kooringal's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 98%, adding 187 residents to reach a total of 378. Residents aged 65 and older represent 86% of the anticipated population growth, while declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age cohorts.