Bobs Farm NSW

Postcode 2316 · Port Stephens LGA

Bobs Farm is a small community in New South Wales within the Port Stephens local government area (postcode 2316). With a population of 662, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 57. Households earn a median income of $63K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Bobs Farm is $613,000, having dropped significantly 50% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $670. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,019.

Bobs Farm is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 979, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 27 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Stephens LGA is below average at 3,106 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bobs Farm offers a gross rental yield of 5.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($613K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -50.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.7% High Yield
Price vs State$613K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.7x Moderate
Price Momentum-50.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education2/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$613K
-50% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$196
POPULATION
662
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age57
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,211
Personal Income /wk$551
Mortgage /mth$2,019
CRIME (Port Stephens LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,106
Total Incidents2,451
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops27
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA979
Total Students30
Government1
Bobs Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 979
Data: 2025