Overall score
Bobs Farm
40.1/100
Salt Ash
44.1/100
Bobs Farm vs Salt Ash, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bobs Farm for investment and schools; Salt Ash for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bobs FarmSalt Ash
Crime rate
Bobs Farm
42.3 / 1k
Salt Ash
38.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bobs Farm
14
Salt Ash
38
Population
Bobs Farm
662
Salt Ash
1,103
Metric leadBobs Farm 3Salt Ash 63 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Salt Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.1/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.3 / 1k | 38.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 70 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 7 |
| Green cover | 21.1% | 16.7% |
| Population | 662 | 1,103 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bobs Farm is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Salt Ash is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Bobs Farm tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Salt Ash stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Salt Ash, while Bobs Farm remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.