Kootingal, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kootingal, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Kootingal |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.06543 |
| Longitude | 151.06433 |
| Population | 2,099 |
| Density | 28.2 /km² |
| Area | 74.5 km² |
| Elevation | 425 m |
| Postcode | 2352 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 312 km north |
Kootingal is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,099. The locality covers an area of 74.5 km², giving a population density of about 28.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 425 m above sea level. It lies approximately 312 km north of Sydney. Kootingal is located at 31.0654°S, 151.0643°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2352. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kootingal rests in the broad embrace of the New England Tablelands, where the land begins its gentle surrender towards the plains. It lies 13.0 km east-north-east of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 76°T), and is situated 14.9 km east-north-east of South Tamworth. Here, rolling hills, softened by the passage of time and the steady hand of agriculture, undulate towards a horizon often painted with the ochre blush of an approaching dusk. The air, especially after a summer shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the subtle, sweet perfume of eucalypt. The Namoi River, a silver thread in the landscape, meanders through the district, its presence a constant murmur, a lifeline for the fertile country that surrounds Kootingal. The sky above seems vast, an expansive canvas where clouds drift like lazy sheep, casting fleeting shadows across the paddocks.
The story of Kootingal is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural soil it commands. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, primarily through sheep and cattle grazing, with a significant portion dedicated to cropping – wheat, barley, and canola painting the fields in seasonal hues. The railway line, a vital artery in its early development, still hums with the passage of goods, a reminder of the district’s enduring connection to the wider world. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Kootingal carries its past in the weathered timber of its older farmhouses and the quiet dignity of its community hall, a hub for local gatherings and celebrations. The rhythm of Kootingal is one of steady industry and a deep appreciation for the land, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life and a handshake still holds considerable weight.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kootingal, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kootingal, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kootingal includes the postcode (2352), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kootingal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |