Overall score
Bobs Farm
35.6/100
Salt Ash
43.0/100
Bobs Farm vs Salt Ash, NSW suburb comparison
Salt Ash for retirees and families.
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
11
Salt Ash
35
Population
Bobs Farm
662
Salt Ash
1,103
Metric leadBobs Farm 1Salt Ash 72 tiedacross 10 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.
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 quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Salt Ash stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Salt Ash, while Bobs Farm remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.