Kooringal (NSW)

Kooringal has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Kooringal's population is estimated at around 129,164 people. This reflects an increase of 2,200 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 126,964. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population being 7,247 as of June 2024, based on ABS ERP data, and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 26,742 persons per square kilometer, placing Kooringal in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 1.7% since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 3.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration playing minimal roles.

For population projections until 2041, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data for covered areas (base year 2022) and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections for uncovered areas (base year 2021). By 2041, Kooringal is expected to grow by 358 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 0.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Kooringal, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Kooringal recorded around 192 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 962 homes. So far in FY-26, 45 approvals have been recorded. The average new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 was 0.6.

New supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new homes is $1,889,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $36.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kooringal shows approximately half the construction activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 18th percentile of areas assessed, indicating somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes.

This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 55.0% standalone homes and 45.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 144.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 1080 people per approval, Kooringal shows a mature, established area with population projections showing stability or decline. This should result in reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 12 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include 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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The exceptional employment performance in Kooringal places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Kooringal has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector being notably represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment stability in Kooringal over the past year is relative. As of June 2025, 38,553 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.0% below Greater Sydney's. Workforce participation in Kooringal is high at 124.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include professional & technical, construction, and health care & social assistance. Notably, construction employment levels are at 2.9 times the regional average. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Kooringal's labour force increased by 0.8% while employment declined by 0.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kooringal's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Kooringal's median income among taxpayers was $116,814 in financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $214,084 during the same period, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $131,544 (median) and $241,080 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household incomes rank exceptionally at the 186th percentile with weekly earnings of $5,024. Income analysis reveals that 60.2% of residents fall within the $4000+ bracket (77,756 people), unlike broader area trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Economic diversity is characteristic of the district with 30.6% in constrained financial circumstances yet 86.2% achieving substantial weekly earnings. After housing costs, residents retain 167.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 18th decile.

Kooringal is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kooringal's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 144.2% houses and 55.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan areas had 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kooringal stood at 88.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 76.2% and rented dwellings at 35.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $6,400, higher than Sydney's average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Kooringal was $1,390, compared to Sydney's $280. Nationally, Kooringal's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $6,400 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kooringal features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 155.0% of all households, including 76.6% couples with children, 59.4% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for -55.0%, with lone person households at 41.4% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 5.4 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Kooringal demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Kooringal's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. 74.0% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 18.7% in the SA4 region and 20.4% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 51.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 67.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 28.2% and certificates at 39.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 59.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 20.0% in primary, 18.2% in secondary, and 9.4% in tertiary education. Kooringal's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,912 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 975). The area functions as an education hub with 25.3 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Kooringal has 954 active public transport stops, all of which are bus routes. These stops are served by 252 individual routes, carrying a total of 18,260 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 364 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 2,608 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kooringal's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Kooringal's health outcomes data shows exceptional results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 148%, covering 191,343 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 51.4%. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Kooringal, affecting 15.4% and 12.8% of residents respectively. Notably, 145.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 64.5%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 48.1%, with 62,127 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 19.6%. Health outcomes among seniors in Kooringal are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Kooringal is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kooringal has one of the most culturally diverse populations in the country, with 18.0% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. 49.6% of Kooringal's population was born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kooringal, comprising 100.8% of people, according to the 2011 Census.

However, Judaism has a higher representation in Kooringal at 0.6%, compared to 0.0% across Greater Sydney in the same year. In terms of ancestry, English is the top group in Kooringal with 65.2%, substantially higher than the regional average of 30.3%. Australian ancestry makes up 48.4%, which is also significantly higher than the regional average of 30.9%. Irish ancestry has a substantial representation at 18.6%, compared to the regional average of 9.9%. Additionally, French (1.6% vs 0.3%), Serbian (1.0% vs 0.1%), and Welsh (1.4% vs 0.3%) ethnic groups are notably overrepresented in Kooringal compared to the region as a whole.

Kooringal ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Kooringal's median age is 92 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 28.9% of Kooringal's population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 13.4%, a figure that has decreased from 15.4% in the 2021 Census. The national average for the 55-64 age group is 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, Kooringal's population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 23.0% to 27.4%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 15.2% to 18.2%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group has declined from 22.2% to 20.0%. Population forecasts for Kooringal in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 85+ cohort (-36%), adding approximately -2,993 residents to reach 5,247. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 0 to 4 cohorts.