Glenreagh
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Glenreagh, NSW 2450.
About Glenreagh
Welcome to Glenreagh
Glenreagh sits in the Coffs Harbour hinterland, about 30 minutes inland from Coffs Harbour on the state's Mid North Coast, where the Orara Valley's dairy and timber country meets the foothills leading up to the Dorrigo plateau. It's a small, close-knit village built around the old railway line, with a pace of life that suits people who want space, quiet and a genuine rural community rather than a coastal crowd.
With a population of just 1,005 and a median age of 39, Glenreagh appeals to families, tree-changers and retirees who don't mind a drive for their weekly shop in exchange for acreage, birdsong and a strong sense of neighbourliness. It's the kind of place where locals know each other, the pub is still the social hub, and the surrounding forests and river flats do a lot of the talking.
Lifestyle & families
Life in Glenreagh revolves around its village centre, the Orara River and the rhythms of the surrounding farmland. The old Glenreagh railway precinct is a point of local pride, a reminder of the town's history as a timber and rail junction, and there's a genuine community feel at local markets and events run out of the town hall and sporting grounds.
Families are well served locally by Glenreagh Public School, with Coffs Harbour Christian Community School's Sherwood Cliffs Campus also nearby for those wanting a faith-based or alternative schooling option. For high school and broader services, most families head into Coffs Harbour, which also anchors the region's shopping, medical and entertainment needs.
Getting around
Glenreagh's location on the Grafton–Coffs Harbour road corridor means residents have reasonably easy access to the Pacific Highway and onward connections up and down the coast. Coffs Harbour, roughly half an hour away, is the main destination for full-scale shopping, healthcare and its airport, while Grafton to the north offers another regional service centre.
The village's rail heritage is visible rather than functional day-to-day, with the old Glenreagh station now more a historical landmark than an active passenger link, so a car is essential for most residents commuting or accessing wider services.
Parks & recreation
The drawcard here is the outdoors. Glenreagh is a gateway to the forested country climbing towards Dorrigo National Park and the broader Orara Valley, offering bushwalking, fishing and swimming spots along the Orara River, and plenty of room to roam on acreage properties. It's popular with those who enjoy horses, hobby farming or simply having a large block away from built-up areas.
The surrounding state forests and rural roads also make it a favourite for motorbike riders, cyclists and anyone keen on a scenic drive through the hinterland's timber country.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Glenreagh is dominated by classic rural and village-style homes on generous blocks, reflecting its history as a timber town rather than a master-planned suburb. Character weatherboard cottages sit alongside newer homes and larger acreage properties on the town's fringes.
Of current listings, 82% are houses and 18% are land, pointing to an active market for those wanting to buy vacant blocks and build to suit a rural lifestyle, alongside established homes for buyers after a more immediate move.
The property market
Glenreagh's property market is shaped by its small size and semi-rural character, with houses making up the clear majority of listings (82%) and land sales representing a meaningful 18% share, a sign of ongoing interest in building new homes on larger blocks rather than buying into a dense established market.
This mix suits both owner-builders chasing space and a slower pace, and buyers looking for existing homes in a village setting. With a population base of just over a thousand people and a median age of 39, demand tends to be steady and locally driven rather than speculative, typical of small hinterland communities within commuting distance of a regional centre like Coffs Harbour.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Glenreagh, NSW 2450.
Population
1,005
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,384
median, per week
Median rent
$330
per week
Median mortgage
$1,509
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Glenreagh
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Coffs Harbour Christian Community School, Sherwood Cliffs Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Glenreagh
$1.15m
9 Cameron Close
Sold ~July 2026
$515k
13 Boundary Street
Sold ~July 2026
$842k
21 Tallawudjah Creek Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Glenreagh suburb FAQ
Is Glenreagh a good place to live?
Glenreagh is a small town in the Clarence Valley in the Northern Rivers region of north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. Glenreagh is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,005 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Glenreagh?
Glenreagh has a population of 1,005 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Glenreagh?
There are 2 schools in or near Glenreagh, including Coffs Harbour Christian Community School, Sherwood Cliffs Campus and Glenreagh Public School.
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