Living in a house in Kootingal costs about $8,803 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Kootingal sits 12.4 kilometres from Tamworth CBD. Unit costs come in at $8,453, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. Switching from driving to public transport saves $1,261 per year at this distance.
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.4/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 73% of Tamworth Regional suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$3,150/yr
6,160 kWh
Unit
$2,611/yr
4,620 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Kootingal's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Kootingal
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Kootingal Station, 92 m away, about a minute on foot. It is a train stop.
Supermarkets
1
Cafes
1
Parks
6
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Compare Kootingal with another suburb
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Frequently asked questions about Kootingal
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Kootingal to Tamworth CBD?
Public transport saves Kootingal residents $1,261 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $3,661 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Kootingal?
Kootingal falls under Tamworth Regional Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,442 per year for an owner-occupied house, based on OLG data uplifted by the council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,442 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Kootingal?
Running a unit in Kootingal costs approximately $8,453 per year by car or $7,192 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,442, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $550. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Kootingal close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Kootingal is Kootingal Station, a train stop about 92 m away, about a minute on foot. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What shops and parks are in Kootingal?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Kootingal there is 1 supermarket, 1 cafe and 6 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: Tamworth Regional rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Regional NSW estimate. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.