Bobs Farm vs Tanilba Bay
The verdict
Tanilba Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $975K in Bobs Farm. Tanilba Bay rates higher for liveability (47 vs 22). On the separate residential safety score, Bobs Farm rates higher (67 vs 41/100 in Tanilba Bay).
Scores
| Bobs Farm | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 35 |
| Transport | 22 | 26 |
| Education | 35 | 33 |
| Liveability | 22 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bobs Farm | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 662 | 3,237 |
| Median age | 57 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,211 | $1,131 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.0% | 17.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bobs Farm Stable · Tanilba Bay Stable
Property
| Bobs Farm | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $975K | $759K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $618K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -5.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bobs Farm | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 755 | 896 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,798 | 8,866 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bobs Farm | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 916 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bobs Farm · Tanilba Bay
Transport
| Bobs Farm | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 21.7 km | 17.4 km |
Liveability
| Bobs Farm | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 142.4 km | 145.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.2 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.9 km | 16.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bobs Farm | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 662 | 3,237 |
| Estimated 2025 | 710 | 3,318 |
| Projected 2041 | 717 | 3,545 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.77% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bobs Farm or Tanilba Bay?
Bobs Farm has the higher residential safety score (Bobs Farm 67/100 vs Tanilba Bay 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Bobs Farm or Tanilba Bay?
Tanilba Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $975K.
Which has better schools, Bobs Farm or Tanilba Bay?
Bobs Farm has a higher average school ICSEA (Bobs Farm 994 vs Tanilba Bay 916; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bobs Farm or Tanilba Bay?
Tanilba Bay has the higher transport score (Bobs Farm 22/100 vs Tanilba Bay 26/100).
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