Bobs Farm, NSW 2316 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bobs Farm is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2316, home to 662 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 146 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $1,211 /week
- Median personal income
- $551 /week
- Median family income
- $1,389 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Port Stephens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $196 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,019
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Bobs Farm Public School
- Tanilba Bay Public School
- Anna Bay Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- 3797 Nelson Bay Rd
- 3814 Nelson Bay Rd
- Marsh Rd Opp Bobs Farm Public School
- Bobs Farm Public School, Marsh Rd
- 3721 Nelson Bay Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 22.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.9% of the 399 resolvable premises in Bobs Farm. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 50.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 36.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 12.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 267 across postcode 2316 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 80 violent offences, 62 theft, 37 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bobs Farm?
Bobs Farm (NSW 2316) had 662 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Port Stephens local government area.
What is the median rent in Bobs Farm?
The median advertised rent in Bobs Farm is $196/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bobs Farm?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bobs Farm covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bobs Farm Public School (0.7 km), Tanilba Bay Public School (4 km), Anna Bay Public School (6.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bobs Farm?
Bobs Farm is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bobs Farm?
Across postcode 2316, 267 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (80), theft (62), other (37). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Bobs Farm?
In Bobs Farm, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (22.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bobs Farm?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bobs Farm centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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