Overall score
Bobs Farm
40.1/100
Lemon Tree Passage
48.8/100
Bobs Farm vs Lemon Tree Passage, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bobs Farm for beach lifestyle; Lemon Tree Passage for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bobs FarmLemon Tree Passage
Crime rate
Bobs Farm
42.3 / 1k
Lemon Tree Passage
58.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bobs Farm
14
Lemon Tree Passage
68
Population
Bobs Farm
662
Lemon Tree Passage
2,686
Metric leadBobs Farm 4Lemon Tree Passage 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLemon Tree Passage
- Best for familiesLemon Tree Passage
- Best for beach lifestyleBobs Farm
- Best for investmentLemon Tree Passage
- Best for best valueLemon Tree Passage
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bobs Farm | Lemon Tree Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.1/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.3 / 1k | 58.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 68 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 16 |
| Green cover | 21.1% | 52.6% |
| Population | 662 | 2,686 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Bobs Farm is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Lemon Tree Passage is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where Bobs Farm is shaped by the coast, Lemon Tree Passage offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Bobs Farm tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook, while Lemon Tree Passage stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Bobs Farm if you are weighing retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Lemon Tree Passage for value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.