NSW · Coffs Harbour Council

Nana Glen, NSW, 2450

Desirability index

51.2/100

#224 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Nana Glen is a small locality in the Coffs Harbour area, home to around 1,132 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 6,275 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-12%), roughly 5543.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $620 (flats $500, houses $680), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
1,132
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,540
Dwelling vacancy
4.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 411
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
59.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
31 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$500
Houses (January to March 2026)
$680
All types (January to March 2026)
$620
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
433

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

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Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
6,275
Against the person
1,634
Against property
2,298
Rate per 1,000 residents
5,543.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
62.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-11.7%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order390
  • Breach Bail Conditions817
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault416
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment572
  • Malicious Damage To Property460

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
921
  • Nana Glen Public SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

116 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 632 Orara Way
  • 67 Brewers Rd
  • 70 Coldwater Creek Rd
  • Ferretts Rd Before Orara Way
  • Nana Creek Rd At Battery Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

89 planning-related records

2026· 6 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1572 BUCCA ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • May 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    1060 EAST BANK ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Additional Information Requested
  • April 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    959 ORARA WAY NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • March 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    240 LURCOCKS ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • February 2026

  • Temporary building, structure or use; Shipping containers
    1 RIVENDELL MEWS NANA GLEN 2450Additional Information Requested
  • January 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1572 BUCCA ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Determined
2025· 14 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development
    79 THOROUGHBRED CLOSE NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • November 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    3 JENKINSON PLACE NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    23 RIVENDELL MEWS NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    3 JENKINSON PLACE NANA GLEN 2450Withdrawn
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1254 ORARA WAY NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    1215 ORARA WAY NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1 RIVENDELL MEWS NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    10 ALEXANDER STREET NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1215 ORARA WAY NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • April 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    19 ORARA STREET NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • March 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    239 LURCOCKS ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport
    1488 ORARA WAY NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 Weir Street Nana GlenDetermined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks
    1 JENKINSON PLACE NANA GLEN 2450Determined
2024· 8 proposals
  • September 2024

  • Demolition
    1038 EAST BANK ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    28 RIVENDELL MEWS NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • August 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    23 RIVENDELL MEWS NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 Weir Street Nana GlenDetermined
  • May 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    1500 ORARA WAY NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    23 RIVENDELL MEWS NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • February 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    59 BATTERY ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • January 2024

  • Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1110 EAST BANK ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Determined
2023· 13 proposals
  • September 2023

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Minor building alterations (internal)
    19 ORARA STREET NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • August 2023

  • Subdivision of land
    124 GRAFTON STREET NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    672 Orara Way Nana Glen 2450Determined
  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    1530 BUCCA ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Dwelling
    1409 Bucca Road Nana GlenDetermined
  • July 2023

  • Shed
    19 ORARA STREET NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Shed
    67 BREWERS ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • April 2023

  • Emergency services facility and bush fire hazard reduction
    Unnamed Road Reserve associated with 959 Orara WayDetermined
  • March 2023

  • Other
    1153 ORARA WAY NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development
    977 ORARA WAY NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • February 2023

  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    1551A ORARA WAY NANA GLEN 2450Determined
  • January 2023

  • Dwelling
    18 ALEXANDER STREET NANA GLEN 2450Withdrawn
2022· 19 proposals

19 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 16 proposals

16 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 13 proposals

13 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • Idle In CafeCafe
  • Nana Glen HallCommunity centre
  • Nana Glen StoreConvenience store
  • Nana Glen StoreGas
  • Nana Glen Equestrian CentreHorse Riding
  • Liberty Nana GlenPetrol station
  • Nana Glen Community Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Nana Glen Post OfficePost office
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Nana Glen Preschoolkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability index

Desirability score
51.2/100
Cohort rank
#224 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 632 Orara Waytransport
  • 67 Brewers Rdtransport
  • 70 Coldwater Creek Rdtransport
  • Ferretts Rd Before Orara Waytransport
  • Nana Creek Rd At Battery Rdtransport
  • Nana Glen Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning1530 BUCCA ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Lodged 17 Aug 2023 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carportplanning239 LURCOCKS ROAD NANA GLEN 2450Lodged 26 Mar 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Minor building alterations (internal)planning19 ORARA STREET NANA GLEN 2450Lodged 25 Sep 2023 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming poolplanning3 JENKINSON PLACE NANA GLEN 2450Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Determined

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