Kooringal (NSW)

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According to the latest demographic releases from the ABS for the wider region and address updates verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Kooringal (NSW) has a projected population of approximately 7,242 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 162 individuals (2.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 7,404 residents. This adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 7,190 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population release alongside 15 validated new addresses added post-Census. With these figures, the local density stands at 1,499 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical national density recorded in the Districts database. Natural increase was the primary contributor to demographic gains locally, accounting for roughly 55% of all population growth in recent times.

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Kooringal has a workforce characterized by strong representation in essential service fields and an unemployment rate of 5.5%, according to aggregated data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,359, while the jobless rate was 1.4% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce participation matched the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. At the Census, only 7.2% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, a figure that was likely influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Based on the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Kooringal recorded a median income of $49,456 and an average income of $60,288. These figures sit below national benchmarks, comparing to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 point to a median income of roughly $54,560 and an average of $66,510. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Kooringal are modest, placing between the 29th and 44th percentiles. The dominant income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 32.4% of residents (2,346 people), mirroring the regional trend where fall into this same band. After paying for housing, households retain of their income for other living costs.

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Residential dwellings in Kooringal at the latest Census were made up of 81.1% separate houses and 18.9% alternative housing styles (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other options in Regional NSW. Homeownership rates lagged behind the regional average at 30.3%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (32.7%) or occupied by tenants (37.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,324 was significantly lower than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rental cost of $270 was also below the regional benchmark of $330. Nationally, Kooringal's mortgage expenses are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are similarly well below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 65.9%, consisting of couples with children at 24.5%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parents with children at 14.8%. The remaining 34.1% are non-family households, which are mostly made up of single-person households at 30.3% and group housing setups at 3.8%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 individuals is identical to the Regional NSW average.

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Educational attainment levels in Kooringal are lower than regional averages, with 22.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification compared to 32.2% across NSW, indicating scope for further skill development. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational training is common in the area, with 37.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (28.1%).

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Public transit networks in the area include 36 active passenger stops within the suburb of Kooringal (NSW), consisting of bus services. These stops support 58 distinct routes that generate 888 passenger journeys each week. Local access is favorable, with residents generally living within 233 meters of their nearest stop. Given the residential focus of the suburb, commuting is mostly outward, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 95% of journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per household, below the regional average. Working from home is practiced by a relatively low 7.2% of workers, as recorded in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by contemporary pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators point to notable difficulties in Kooringal, as shown by Districts' evaluation of local mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older generations, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 51% of the population (~3,678 people).

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Kooringal has a relatively low level of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 87.9% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 87.5%, and English-only speakers at home representing 90.3%. Christianity is the primary religious denomination, practiced by 56.1% of the local population. The most prominent divergence from regional patterns is in the Other category, which represents 2.1% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.

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The median age in the suburb of Kooringal (NSW) is 35 years, placing it well below the Regional NSW average of 43 and slightly below the national median of 38. In comparison to Regional NSW, there is a high concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket (16.8% locally), while the 65 - 74 age group is underrepresented (9.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 demographic has expanded from 15.0% to 16.8%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 6.1% to 7.4%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.7% to 13.2% and the 45 to cohort fell from to . Demographic models indicate significant changes in the age distribution by with the and over cohort projected to grow by , adding residents to reach a total of . This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older account for of the projected growth, while contractions are forecast for the to and to demographics.

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Kooringal currently has an estimated 499 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 265 children aged 0-2 and 176 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 468 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 761. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.