New South Wales location profile

Nana Glen NSW 2450

Nana Glen is a small, semi-rural village in the Orara Valley known for its rolling farmland, forested hills and quiet, community-focused lifestyle. It appeals to families and tree-changers seeking space and a laid-back country feel within easy reach of Coffs Harbour’s services.

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Why families consider Nana Glen

Semi-rural living with a mix of long-term locals, families and hobby farmers; a friendly village hub surrounded by acreages. Many residents commute to Coffs Harbour for work and services, enjoying an outdoorsy, low-key lifestyle.

Amenities & services

Nana Glen General Store & Bottle Shop
Idle In Cafe
Nana Glen Public School
Coffs Harbour Health Campus (major hospital, nearby)
Park Beach Plaza (regional shopping, Coffs Harbour)
Moonee Marketplace (supermarket and specialty shops, Moonee Beach)
Coffs Harbour City Library (Coffs Harbour CBD)
Woolgoolga Library (Woolgoolga)
Toormina Library (Toormina)

Transport & connectivity

Coffs Harbour railway station (NSW TrainLink) ~25 km away
Limited local bus services along Orara Way to Coffs Harbour
Orara Way (MR120), Bucca Road, Coramba Road; access to Pacific Highway (A1) via Coffs Harbour

Lifestyle & recreation

Nana Glen Sports, Recreation & Equestrian Centre (sportsground)
Orara River swimming, kayaking and fishing
Bindarri National Park bushwalking and waterfalls
Nana Glen Community Hall events and activities
Bindarri National Park
Sherwood Nature Reserve
Bucca State Forest
Orara River riparian reserves

Education context

Limited in-village options (family day care in the Orara Valley); more long day care, preschool and OSHC services available in Coramba, Moonee Beach and Coffs Harbour (approx. 15–30 minutes by car).

Southern Cross University – Coffs Harbour Education Campus (Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour)
UNSW Rural Clinical School – Coffs Harbour (at Coffs Harbour Health Campus)