Port Stephens Council
Bobs Farm
Bobs Farm at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
662
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Bobs Farm.
Bobs Farm (2316) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Bobs Farm has roughly 662 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bobs Farm 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bobs Farm's population at 662, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
662
Median age
57
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
662
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
45
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bobs Farm.
Local schools for Bobs Farm
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Government School Catchment
Bobs Farm Public School
Tanilba Bay Public School
Salt Ash Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bobs Farm.
- What is the Bobs Farm postcode?
- Bobs Farm is in the 2316 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bobs Farm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Bobs Farm?
- There are 19 schools serving Bobs Farm on this page, including Bobs Farm Public School, Tanilba Bay Public School, Salt Ash Public School.
- How walkable is Bobs Farm?
- Bobs Farm has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bobs Farm?
- Bobs Farm is close to Tilligerry Creek, Oyster Cove, Tanilba Bay, Salt Ash, Mallabula.
- What is the population of Bobs Farm?
- Bobs Farm has approximately 662 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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