Moving to Bobs Farm NSW 2316
What the official numbers say about living in Bobs Farm — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $196 a week, against a median household income of $1,211 a week.
About 85% of homes are owner-occupied and 9% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bobs Farm grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (504 → 662 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Thailand; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, Vietnamese, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bobs Farm scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (73% of workers), while 23% work from home.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Williamtown, 17 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 144 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant — see them all on the Bobs Farm profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Bobs Farm Public School 650 m · Tanilba Bay Public School 4.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bobs Farm, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Laughing Kookaburra · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet · White-bellied Sea-eagle · Noisy Miner.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bobs Farm, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobs Farm here | 662 | — | 3/10 | 53% |
| Lemon Tree Passage | 2,686 | — | 2/10 | 54% |
| Mallabula | 963 | — | 2/10 | 57% |
| Tanilba Bay | 3,237 | — | 2/10 | 32% |
| Anna Bay | 4,221 | — | 4/10 | 41% |
| Soldiers Point | 1,564 | — | 6/10 | 24% |
| Salamander Bay | 4,991 | — | 4/10 | 44% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Port Stephens — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Paterson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2316 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bobs Farm profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $196 a week, and about 9% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 504 people to 662. It sits about 144 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Port Stephens council, and the federal seat is Paterson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bobs Farm vs Lemon Tree Passage · Bobs Farm vs Mallabula.
Nearby guides: Lemon Tree Passage · Mallabula · Tanilba Bay · Anna Bay · Soldiers Point · Salamander Bay.
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