Nana Glen
At just 17.4 residents per km2 across 65 square kilometres, Nana Glen is one of the more sparsely settled localities in the Coffs Harbour region. Its 1,132 residents skew older, with a median age of 44 that runs 4 years above the national figure, and 98.2% of dwellings are separate houses, reflecting a genuinely rural character. The household income sits at the 48.5th percentile nationally, close to the midpoint, yet the IER decile of 8 signals above-average access to economic resources. Rent grew 44.3% over the past decade, well above typical coastal benchmarks, pointing to rising demand pressure in a market with very limited rental supply.
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
14
Median House
$740K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $780,000 in 2025, up 11.4% from $700,000 in 2024, a one-year gain faster than most regional NSW markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers here carry a more manageable debt load compared to many metro areas. Separate houses account for 98.2% of stock, so choice is essentially confined to detached homes. Bedroom distribution leans large: 39.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 43.3% have 3, meaning family-sized properties dominate. Outright ownership at 37.7% is notable and suggests a settled, established resident base rather than a market driven by recent entrants.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $780,000 in 2025, up 11.4% from $700,000 in 2024, a one-year gain faster than most regional NSW markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers here carry a more manageable debt load compared to many metro areas. Separate houses account for 98.2% of stock, so choice is essentially confined to detached homes. Bedroom distribution leans large: 39.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and 43.3% have 3, meaning family-sized properties dominate. Outright ownership at 37.7% is notable and suggests a settled, established resident base rather than a market driven by recent entrants.
For Investors
The rental market is thin: only 14.8% of dwellings are rented, which is low compared to broader regional NSW averages, and the vacancy rate sits at 4.4%, a level that points to some softness in rental demand. Weekly rent of $350 against a $780,000 median house price implies a gross yield around 2.3%, modest but not unusual for a lifestyle-oriented rural location. Development activity is light at 13 applications in 12 months, mostly sheds and pool installations rather than new residential supply. Net overseas migration of 18 people per year and internal migration of 6 provide steady if quiet demand support. The 44.3% rent growth over the decade shows landlords have seen real gains, even if the tenant pool remains small.
Development Activity
Total DAs
77
Last 12 Months
14
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+40.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Nana Glen iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Nana Glen Public School
K-6 · 100 students
Demographics
The median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, and the trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 5.7 points while the working-age share fell 3 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents make up only 9.7%, which is 11.9 points below the national average, and ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (499), Irish (156) and Scottish (122) account for the three largest ancestries. University qualifications reach 19.9%, sitting 10.2 points below the national level, consistent with the IEO decile 4 score for education and occupation. Average household size of 2.7 is marginally above the national figure. The volunteering rate of 18.7% is relatively high, suggesting strong informal community participation despite the dispersed population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.2%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Nana Glen's housing market is almost exclusively detached: 98.2% of dwellings are separate houses, with no meaningful apartment or semi-detached component. Tenure structure shows 37.7% owning outright, 47.5% on a mortgage and 14.8% renting, meaning mortgage holders are the largest group, unusual for a rural area and consistent with the 10.1% population growth over the decade attracting newer buyers. Prices rose from $700,000 in 2024 to $780,000 in 2025, an 11.4% move over one year. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 26% is below the national stress threshold of 30%, so buyers are not over-extended relative to income. Rent-to-income at 22.7% is also comfortable, below the 30% stress marker, making housing costs sustainable across both tenures compared to most coastal NSW markets.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$350
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
29.8%
Couples, no children
915
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employer at 18.8% of local workers (67 people), followed by Construction at 12.6% (45), Public Admin at 10.4% (37), Education at 10.4% (37) and Agriculture at 6.7% (24). This pattern, where healthcare and public services dominate over agriculture, reflects a regional service-centre dynamic rather than a pure farming community. By occupation, Professionals lead at 88 workers, ahead of Labourers (68) and Community/Personal service roles (65). The unemployment rate is 4.2% and participation sits at 56.9%, below the national rate, partly because the aging profile leaves 298 residents not in the labour force. The IRSD decile of 6 places Nana Glen above the bottom half nationally on relative disadvantage, while the IER decile of 8 confirms above-average economic resource access.
Unemployment
2.8%
Labour Force
2,070
Unemployed
58
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.3%
Part-time
35.5%
Participation
56.9%
Employed
499
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.9%
Postgraduate
3.2%
Born Overseas
9.7%
Dwellings
391
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 92.8% of residents drive to work, well above national averages, which is expected given the 65 km2 footprint and low density of 17.4 per km2. Only 3.6% walk or cycle. Crime data is not available for this locality, but the IRSD decile of 6 positions Nana Glen above the lower half nationally on relative disadvantage, an indirect indicator of social stability. Only 3.8% of residents (40 people) need daily assistance, a low figure relative to the aging median age of 44. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in the broader Coffs Harbour area. The mortgage and rent stress ratios of 26% and 22.7% respectively are both below the 30% threshold, meaning housing costs are less burdensome here than in most coastal NSW locations.
Drive
92.8%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
3.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.51%/yr
(+21 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth is modest but consistent at 0.51% annually, adding about 21 people per year, and the 10-year change of 10.1% tracks above zero in a region where some rural localities are declining. Medium forecasts put the broader SA2 area at roughly 4,210 residents by 2031, continuing a slow upward trend. Migration is balanced: overseas arrivals contribute 18 net per year while internal migration adds 6, meaning external demand sustains the growth rather than natural increase alone. The suburb is classified as not gentrifying, with a gentrification score of 4, consistent with stable rather than speculative demand. The aging trajectory, senior share up 5.7 points over the decade, points to a community that is consolidating rather than transforming, which keeps price volatility lower than higher-churn coastal suburbs.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+18
Net Internal / yr
+6
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +12% since 2011
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 suits buyers seeking a rural lifestyle on a manageable budget. The median house price of $780,000 with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26% keeps costs below the 30% stress threshold. The IER decile of 8 signals above-average economic resources, and the area spans 65 km2 with a density of just 17.4 per km2, so space is the main draw.
What is the median house price in Nana Glen?
The median house price reached $780,000 in 2025, up 11.4% from $700,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 26% sits below the national stress threshold of 30%. Weekly rent averages $350 for the 14.8% of households that rent.
What schools are in Nana Glen?
No schools are recorded inside the Nana Glen boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the wider Coffs Harbour area, which is the nearest urban centre. The local university qualification rate is 19.9%, which is 10.2 points below the national average.
Is Nana Glen safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Nana Glen in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 6, placing it above the bottom half nationally on relative disadvantage. Only 3.8% of its 1,132 residents (40 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a stable, low-disadvantage profile.
Is Nana Glen good for property investment?
The investment case is modest. Weekly rent of $350 against an $780,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.3%, and the vacancy rate of 4.4% shows some rental softness. However, rent grew 44.3% over the decade and prices rose 11.4% in 2024-2025 alone. The small rental pool of 14.8% of dwellings limits tenant demand but also limits supply competition.
How is Nana Glen's population changing?
Population is growing at 0.51% annually, adding about 21 people per year. The 10-year change is 10.1%, above zero in a region where some rural areas are declining. Overseas migration contributes 18 net residents per year. The profile is aging: the senior share rose 5.7 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 3 points.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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