NSW Property Intelligence
KotaraNSW 2289
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Kotara is home to ~3,980 residents (median age 39), with 21% of households renting.
Rent in Kotara
The median house rent in Kotara is $750/week (382 new leases). Units have a median of $580/week (142 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2289, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $562/wk | $450/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $585/wk |
| 3 | $750/wk | $790/wk |
| 4+ | $950/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Kotara fall in the intake zones of Kotara South Public School, Kotara High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Kotara South Public School#410 of 2159 in NSW
- Kotara High School#431 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Kotara has 4 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including A Magical Time Children's Centre, Creative Childcare Kotara, Kotara Montessori Children's Centre.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Westfield Kotara, Hilltop Plaza, Charlestown Square.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Kotara (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 35 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 4 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | Upward |
Development activity
67 development applications were lodged in Kotara over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Kotara — quick answers
What is the median rent in Kotara?
Houses in Kotara (postcode 2289) have a median asking rent of $750/week; units have a median of $580/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Kotara?
Kotara addresses can be zoned for Kotara South Public School, Kotara High School. Kotara South Public School ranks in roughly the top 19% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Kotara?
Kotara has 4 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Kotara?
67 development applications were lodged in Kotara in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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