Nana Glen
At 1,132 residents across 65.02 square kilometres, Nana Glen has a low density of 17.4 people per square kilometre and a median age of 44, which is 4 years above the national figure. The housing profile is strongly detached, with 98.2% separate houses and 46.6% of homes carrying a mortgage. Compared with nearby Coramba, Nana Glen reads as a quieter, lower-density setting, reflected in the 79.4% rate of driving to work and 14.4% working from home. A 3.9% unemployment rate and 76.1% residential stability support a settled community, although the 0.51% annual growth trend is measured rather than rapid.
Local council: Coffs Harbour
Population
1,132
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,540/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
19
For buyers, Nana Glen suits households seeking detached space rather than apartment access: 98.2% of dwellings are separate houses, while 39.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 43.3% have 3 bedrooms. The median monthly mortgage is $1,733, representing 26.0% of household income, higher than the 22.7% rent-to-income share but without a mortgage-stress flag. Compared with denser Coffs Harbour options, the trade-off is a lower-density setting and fewer compact dwellings, while 79.4% driving to work makes a car important. A 14.4% work-from-home rate adds flexibility for buyers who can manage regional travel.
For Buyers
For buyers, Nana Glen suits households seeking detached space rather than apartment access: 98.2% of dwellings are separate houses, while 39.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 43.3% have 3 bedrooms. The median monthly mortgage is $1,733, representing 26.0% of household income, higher than the 22.7% rent-to-income share but without a mortgage-stress flag. Compared with denser Coffs Harbour options, the trade-off is a lower-density setting and fewer compact dwellings, while 79.4% driving to work makes a car important. A 14.4% work-from-home rate adds flexibility for buyers who can manage regional travel.
For Investors
Investors face a small, predominantly detached rental market: 14.5% of households rent, weekly rent is $350 and vacancy is 4.4%. The 98.2% separate-house share may support demand from families because 39.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, but the limited rental base can reduce transaction depth compared with Coffs Harbour. Sixteen development applications in 12 months point to ongoing property activity, although examples include sheds, a manufactured home and alterations rather than a large apartment pipeline. Growth is 0.51% annually and migration is Balanced, so the case is steadier income and lifestyle demand rather than rapid speculative appreciation. Rental stress is not flagged, with rent at 22.7% of household income.
Development Activity
Total DAs
84
Last 12 Months
19
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+90.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Nana Glen
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Nana Glen has an older, settled profile: the median age is 44, 4 years above the national figure, and 76.1% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 499, 156 and 122 respectively, while 9.7% were born overseas, 11.9 percentage points below the national level. University attainment is 19.9%, 10.2 points below national, which helps explain the stronger presence of trades, labouring and community or personal occupations. Household size is 2.7, or 0.2 above national, with couples without children at 44.5% of families. Compared with national patterns, the lower overseas-born and university-educated shares reinforce Nana Glen's established local character.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.2%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Nana Glen's tenure mix points to a substantial owner base: 37.0% own outright, 46.6% have a mortgage and 14.5% rent. Separate houses account for 98.2% of dwellings, with 43.3% three-bedroom and 39.4% four-plus-bedroom homes, so the stock is more family-oriented than apartment-led. The $350 weekly rent is 22.7% of household income, while the $1,733 monthly mortgage is 26.0%, with neither stress measure flagged. Compared with nearby Coramba's village setting, Nana Glen's 65.02-square-kilometre footprint and 17.4 density reinforce a lower-density housing pattern. The affordability trend is labelled Improving as the measure moved from 52.8 in 2011 to 50.5 in 2021, while household income sits at the 48.5 percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $350.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $680 · units $500
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$688
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
18
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
43.2%
Couples with children
44.5%
Couples, no children
10.7%
Single parent
317
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is anchored by Healthcare at 18.8% of workers, followed by Construction at 12.6%, Public Administration and Education at 10.4% each, and Agriculture at 6.7%. This mix gives Nana Glen a broader service base than a purely farming district because health, government and education are all significant employers. Trades lead occupations with 96 people, ahead of Professionals at 88 and Labourers at 68, while full-time employment is 55.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.9% and participation is 61.6%, supporting steady local demand. Household income ranks at the 48.5 percentile nationally, so spending power is around average rather than high. A 14.4% work-from-home rate adds some resilience for residents linked to jobs beyond the immediate area.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
564
Unemployed
22
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.5%
Part-time
36.5%
Participation
61.6%
Employed
542
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.9%
Postgraduate
3.2%
Born Overseas
9.7%
Dwellings
391
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for residents comfortable with driving and low-density routines. Nana Glen has 1 local government primary school, so families should check enrolment zones and secondary-school travel against the exact address. Car use is high at 79.4%, compared with only 3.1% walking or cycling, while 14.4% work from home, making access to services and employment a practical consideration. Nana Glen's IRSAD decile is 5 and its IRSD decile is 6, placing it around the middle compared with Australian areas rather than at either extreme. Volunteering is 18.7%, and 3.8% report needing assistance, which supports local participation and manageable support needs. Check current NSW Police incident information before deciding, and compare conditions around the exact street because safety can vary by location and date.
Drive
79.4%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
14.4%
Growth Outlook
Growth is modest rather than explosive: the annual trend is 0.51%, while population change across the wider area is 10.1% over 10 years. Migration is labelled Balanced, so neither internal nor overseas movement is identified as the sole driver. The shift trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.7 percentage points, the young share down 2.1 points and the working share down 3.0 points. This matters because demand may tilt toward established homes and services rather than rapid youth-led expansion. The gentrification score is 4 and the stage is Not gentrifying, despite a separate Active shift score of 50, so the market reads as established and changing gradually. Compared with a high-growth market, 0.51% annual growth implies a measured outlook.
Population trend: Coffs Harbour council area
Nana Glen sits in the Coffs Harbour council area. These are the council area's residents, not Nana Glen's.
Residents 2025
82,109
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.9%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.7%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Nana Glen compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nana Glen a good suburb to live in?
Nana Glen can suit residents who value detached housing, space and a settled pace. The median age is 44, 98.2% of dwellings are separate houses and 79.4% drive to work, so it is better suited to car-oriented households than people seeking frequent public transport. Compare travel times and services with Coffs Harbour before choosing.
What is the median house price in Nana Glen?
Check recent settled sales for Nana Glen's current median house price rather than infer it from the $350 weekly rent. The 98.2% separate-house share means comparable sales should focus on detached homes, bedroom count and exact land size. Buyers should also compare mortgage costs with the 26.0% mortgage-to-income share.
What schools are in Nana Glen?
Nana Glen Public School is the local government primary school. Check the enrolment zone and travel options against the exact address, then compare secondary choices across the wider Coffs Harbour area. With 79.4% of residents driving, daily school transport is likely to matter more than public transport for many households.
Is Nana Glen safe?
Use current NSW Police incident information and visit the street at different times before deciding. Nana Glen has 1,132 residents and 79.4% drive, so road conditions, distance and access to services may matter as much as suburb-level comparisons. Compare recent incidents with nearby communities and assess the exact address rather than relying on a general impression.
Is Nana Glen good for property investment?
Nana Glen's investment case is more income-and-holding focused than speculative: weekly rent is $350, vacancy is 4.4% and 14.5% of households rent. The 98.2% detached-house share suits family demand, while 0.51% annual growth and Balanced migration point to steadier conditions than a rapid-growth market. Check recent sales, insurance and maintenance costs before calculating yield.
How is Nana Glen's population changing?
Nana Glen's population trend is gradual and aging. The annual forecast trend is 0.51%, while population change across the wider area is 10.1% over 10 years. Migration is labelled Balanced and the trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.7 points and the young share down 2.1 points. That points to demand for established housing and services rather than rapid youth-led expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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