Bobs Farm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bobs FarmNew South Wales |
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![]() Building at Tin City, on Stockton Beach
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Population | 662 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 17.75/km2 (46.0/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2316 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 7.2 m (24 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 37.3 km2 (14.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
• Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Port Stephens Council | ||||||||||||||
Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
County | Gloucester | ||||||||||||||
Parish | Tomaree | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Port Stephens | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Paterson | ||||||||||||||
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Bobs Farm is a small, quiet area in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Port Stephens region. You'll find it on the main road connecting Newcastle and Nelson Bay. This area is known for its small vineyards and a special type of farming called aquaculture. Bobs Farm also has a primary school, Bobs Farm Public School, which opened in 1918.
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History of Bobs Farm
The land around Port Stephens, including Bobs Farm, has a long history. The Worimi people are the traditional owners of this area. They have lived here for thousands of years.
Where is Bobs Farm?
Bobs Farm is the first suburb you reach on the Tomaree Peninsula if you're driving towards Nelson Bay. It has some interesting natural borders.
Natural Borders
- To the north, it's mostly bordered by Tilligerry Creek.
- A small part of its northern edge also touches Port Stephens.
- The entire southern border of Bobs Farm is Stockton Beach.
People and Places
Most of the people living in Bobs Farm live along two main roads. These are Marsh Road and Nelson Bay Road.
Tin City on Stockton Beach
On Stockton Beach, near the border with Salt Ash, there's a unique place called Tin City. It's a collection of simple shacks. These shacks were built by people who lived there without official permission.
Aquaculture Industry
Bobs Farm is a very important place for aquaculture. Aquaculture is like farming, but it's done in water. It involves raising fish, shellfish, and other water plants or animals.
Fish Farming Technology
Bobs Farm is a leader in creating new, environmentally friendly ways to farm fish. In 2007, special technology was developed here. This technology uses a "recirculating system." It's the only system in the world that can consistently help fish reproduce.
Global Impact
This amazing technology from Bobs Farm has been shared with other countries. For example, in 2007, it was sold to help create six new fish farms in the United States. There were also talks with companies in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Education and Tourism
In 2007, an education and tourism center was built at Tailor Made Fish Farms in Bobs Farm. This center helps people learn about this special type of fish farming. The technology developed here is not only good for the environment but also helps reduce the cost of setting up new fish farms.