Kooringal is thought to mean "Side of a Hill" in the Wiradjuri aboriginal language.

[2] Kooringal is located approximately 4 km from the CBD along Lake Albert Road.

[2] Kooringal was at one point called Henwood Park Settlement due to the extensive area subdivided by pastoralist, Stan Henwood.

"Darrung" Post Office established in Henwood Park Settlement at the request of locals however the name disappeared when the Wagga Wagga City Council named the suburb Kooringal after the property.

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