Glen Fernaigh at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,787
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Glen Fernaigh.
The postcode for Glen Fernaigh is 2453 (NSW).
Glen Fernaigh (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Glen Fernaigh has roughly 2,787 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glen Fernaigh scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glen Fernaigh's population at 2,787, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,787
Median age
55
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
2,787
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glen Fernaigh.
Local schools for Glen Fernaigh
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Government School Catchment
Fernleigh Public School
Teven-Tintenbar Public School
Newrybar Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glen Fernaigh.
- What is the Glen Fernaigh postcode?
- Glen Fernaigh is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Glen Fernaigh?
- Glen Fernaigh is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glen Fernaigh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Glen Fernaigh?
- There are 11 schools serving Glen Fernaigh on this page, including Fernleigh Public School, Teven-Tintenbar Public School, Newrybar Public School.
- How walkable is Glen Fernaigh?
- Glen Fernaigh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Glen Fernaigh?
- Glen Fernaigh is close to Fernleigh, Pearces Creek, Kinvara, Tintenbar, Brooklet.
- What is the population of Glen Fernaigh?
- The population of Glen Fernaigh is approximately 2,787 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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