Bobin NSW

Postcode 2429 · Mid-Coast LGA

Bobin is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2429). With a population of 141, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $56K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Bobin is $800,000, having surged 88.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,450.

Bobin is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 938, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Coast LGA is below average at 3,753 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bobin offers a gross rental yield of 2.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($800K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 14.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +88.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$800K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability14.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+88.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education8/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$800K
88.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$216
POPULATION
141
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,083
Personal Income /wk$474
Mortgage /mth$1,450
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA938
Total Students13
Government1
Bobin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 938
Data: 2025