Nana Glen, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Nana Glen NSW is 1,132 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nana Glen is $688 per week ($35,776 per year). Median rent in Nana Glen is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Nana Glen has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Nana Glen has a population density of 17 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nana Glen is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nana Glen is $1,733.

There were 18 recorded offences in Nana Glen in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

Population
1,132
Census 2021
Median income
$688/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Nana Glen vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Nana Glen is $688 a week, 10% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,413th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $35 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNana GlenTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$688/wk$765/wk −10%$766/wk
Household income$1,540/wk$1,704/wk −10%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$385/wk −9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,965/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.7%22.6% +0.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Nana Glen, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Nana Glen Population

1,132 residents at the 2021 Census.

Nana Glen Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$688/wk
$35,776 per year
Ranked 5,690 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Nana Glen Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,540/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 22.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Nana Glen against your income

About $6,673 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,190/wk
Rent share 22.7%

Nana Glen Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
921
avg ICSEA score
100
total students
Nana Glen Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 100 students
921
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Nana Glen

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (577) Female 49.1% (556)

Population Density

17
people per km²
1,132 people · 65.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,845
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.9%
Germany
1.1%
Malaysia
0.8%
New Zealand
0.8%
Ireland
0.4%
Papua New Guinea
0.4%
Scotland
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.8%
Mandarin
0.4%
Punjabi
0.4%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
44.9%
English
44.1%
Irish
13.8%
Scottish
10.8%
Australian Aboriginal
5.9%
German
4.8%
Italian
2.7%
Dutch
1.9%
Maltese
1.4%
Indian
1.3%
Maori
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.4%
Catholic
17.7%
Anglican
15.5%
Not stated
7.5%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Uniting Church
1.4%
Baptist
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.2% 449
Separated
3.4% 31
Divorced
11.7% 107
Widowed
4.2% 38
Never married
31.5% 288

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.6%
Couple: no children
29.8%
Couple: no children under 15
16.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%
One parent: no children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.9%
2 persons
40.3%
3 persons
15.5%
4 persons
11.6%
5 persons
7.8%
6+ persons
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Nana Glen

Housing Tenure

Of the 391 occupied private dwellings in Nana Glen at the 2021 Census, 14.3% were rented, 36.6% owned outright and 46.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
36.6% 143 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.0% 180 dwellings
Rented
14.3% 56 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.4%
2 bedrooms
11.9%
3 bedrooms
43.3%
4 bedrooms
27.5%
5 bedrooms
9.6%
6+ bedrooms
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
3.7%
$450-$599/mo
3.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
4.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.8%
1 vehicle
24.6%
2 vehicles
40.2%
3 vehicles
21.5%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Nana Glen

Employment

Employed full-time
36.8% 304 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 200 people
Unemployed
2.8% 23 people
Not in labour force
36.1% 298 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
22.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.5%
Community & Personal Service
15.2%
Managers
12.1%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Labourers
7.6%
Sales Workers
6.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.7%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
3.0%
Walked only
3.0%
Truck
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.7%
Bachelor Degree
19.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Certificate I/II
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
18.5%
Management & Commerce
15.5%
Society & Culture
14.5%
Architecture & Building
10.7%
Health
10.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.8%
Agriculture & Environment
8.0%
Education
7.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Creative Arts
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.4%
Secondary: Government
23.0%
Vocational Education
11.7%
Pre-school
10.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.2%
Primary: Catholic
5.4%
Secondary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.1%
Has need for assistance
3.5%
Need for assistance not stated
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
125
Arthritis
55
Asthma
53
Heart disease
35
Diabetes
30
Lung condition
26
Cancer
19
Kidney disease
14
Stroke
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 124
Did not provide
85.4% 725

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.7% 159
Not a volunteer
81.3% 692

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.9% 33
Never served
96.1% 817

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
1 child
10.9%
2 children
29.2%
3 children
20.9%
4 children
5.7%
5+ children
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
15
1971: 1980
16
1981: 1990
15
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
10
2011: 2015
5
2017
6
2018
5
2019
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.0%
moved in the last year
36.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
890
Moved from NSW
109
Moved: same area (SA2)
20
Moved from QLD
12
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from overseas
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.2%
5: 14 hours
31.0%
15: 29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
13.7%
Did not do domestic work
18.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.3%
Step family: no other children
11.6%
Blended family: no other children
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Nana Glen Crime Statistics

18 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage
4
Weapons
4
Assault
3
Drug Offences
3
Theft
2
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Nana Glen

The closest suburb to Nana Glen is Glenreagh, 7.5 km away.

Glenreagh
7.5 km away · income $584/wk · rent $330/wk
Moonee Beach
14.8 km away · income $801/wk · rent $450/wk
Korora
16.2 km away · income $834/wk · rent $450/wk
Sapphire Beach
16.8 km away · income $955/wk · rent $475/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Nana Glen

What is the population of Nana Glen NSW?

The population of Nana Glen NSW is 1,132 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 17 people per km². Nana Glen is ranked #3,791 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nana Glen?

The median personal income in Nana Glen NSW is $688 per week, or $35,776 per year. The median household income is $1,540 per week. Family income is $1,845 per week. Nana Glen is ranked #5,690 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nana Glen?

Median rent in Nana Glen NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 22.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Nana Glen ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nana Glen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nana Glen NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nana Glen?

The median age in Nana Glen NSW is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nana Glen a good suburb to live in?

Nana Glen is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,132. The median income is $688/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12900. All dollar figures in AUD.