Bobs Farm facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bobs Farm New South Wales
Building at Tin City, on Stockton Beach
Bobs Farm Location in New South Wales
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)
Location	191 km (119 mi) NNE of Sydney 43.8 km (27 mi) NE of Newcastle 29 km (18 mi) E of Raymond Terrace
LGA(s)	Port Stephens Council
Region	Hunter
County	Gloucester
Parish	Tomaree
State electorate(s)	Port Stephens
Federal Division(s)	Paterson
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 27.3 °C 81 °F 8.4 °C 47 °F 1,348.9 mm 53.1 in
Suburbs around Bobs Farm: Tilligerry Creek Tilligerry Creek Port Stephens Tilligerry Creek, Salt Ash Bobs Farm Anna Bay Salt Ash, Tasman Sea Tasman Sea Tasman Sea

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.

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.