Kootingal, New South Wales

Kootingal
New South Wales
Kootingal
Population: 1,593 (2006 Census)[1]
Postcode: 2352
Elevation: 452 m (1,483 ft)
Location:
LGA: Tamworth Regional Council
County: Inglis
State District: Tamworth,
Federal Division: New England

Kootingal is a town in New South Wales, Australia in the Tamworth Regional Council area. It is commonly called a satellite suburb of Tamworth because of its closeness and the fact that its residents use Tamworth's services. Founded as an Aboriginal mission, Kootingal traces its name roots to the local Aboriginal Kamilaroi language. At the 2006 census, Kootingal had a population of 1,593 people.[1]

It is an agricultural based town, with lucerne, fruit, vegetable, chicken and egg farms.[2] It is nestled in a small rich alluvial valley in the Moonbi Range, part of the Great Dividing Range. Kootingal is located on the northern bank of a bend in the Cockburn River. Kootingal is located between the villages of Moonbi to the north and Nemingha to the south. It is located 474 km north west of Sydney and 20 km north east of Tamworth on the New England Highway.

Kootingal holds an annual Pumpkin Festival and Outdoor Leisure Show in April at the Kootingal sports ground. There are a variety of stalls and the show is suitable for all ages.

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Services

Transport

Kootingal
CountryLink North Western
Station code KNG
Suburb Kootingal
Street(s) Station Street
Distance from Central Station 472km km
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Types of stopping trains CountryLink
Number of platforms 1
Number of tracks 1
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Type of station Ground
Transfers available
Disabled access

Kootingal is situated on the Main North railway line. Trains no longer continue all the way to the Queensland border, but the town is still served twice daily by the Countrylink Xplorer service between Sydney and Armidale in both directions. This station is less than 20 minutes away from Tamworth.

Scouts

Kootingal has a Scout group in combination with the village of Moonbi. The Kootingal-Moonbi Scout group consists of Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts. It is a thriving Group and enjoys many activities.

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Kootingal (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL144200&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 20 October 2009. 
  2. ^ Kootingal Community Development Committee, "Kootingal", n.d.

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towards Wallangarra
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towards Sydney
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towards Armidale
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towards Sydney
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