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Hobby Farm Insurance

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 Specialist insurance for your lifestyle property

Protect farm buildings, machinery and more with specific policies that go beyond home insurance

What is hobby farm insurance in Australia?

Hobby farm insurance is designed for rural properties that blend countryside living with small-scale farming.

Whether you’re keeping a few cattle, growing crops, or using machinery, talk to our insurance brokers for peace of mind that your hobby farm is covered correctly.

Safeguard your small farm from unforeseen costs

While standard home and contents insurance may include cover for liability and outbuildings, it doesn’t extend to the unique risks involved in hobby farming operations.
Livestock, equipment, and everyday farming activities can bring surprise costs, from storm damage and bushfires to animal injuries and machinery theft.
That’s why it’s important to have the right policy in place — even if your farm isn’t generating income. A tailored policy ensures you’re covered for unexpected losses, protecting the time, money, and effort you’ve invested.

Comprehensive hobby farm coverage

At Ian Jones Insurance Brokers, we understand your hobby farm is more than a weekend pursuit. It’s your way of life, a place of purpose and peace—and an asset worth protecting.

 

Home and farm buildings

 

Protect buildings, fixtures, and personal belongings, including:

 

  • Main residence, sheds, and outbuildings
  • Household contents and essential farm tools
  • Barns, shelters, stables, and fencing
  • Water storage, solar systems, and general infrastructure

 

Farm motor vehicles and machinery

 

Even lifestyle farms depend on reliable equipment. Discover insurance for:

 

  • Tractors, ride-on mowers, quad bikes, and utes
  • Tools, attachments, and general machinery
  • Trailers, floats, and towable gear
  • Damage, theft, and mechanical failure

 

Livestock and farm animals

 

Whether for companionship, work, or hobby income, animals are a valuable part of your property. Cover can include:

 

  • Horses, sheep, goats, alpacas, cattle, and poultry
  • Loss due to illness, injury, or accidents
  • Working dogs and stud animals
  • Optional protection for veterinary costs and agistment

 

Public and personal liability

 

If you host visitors, run events, or have livestock near boundaries, liability cover is essential. Protect against the risks of:

 

  • Injuries to guests or third parties on your land
  • Accidental damage caused by animals or farm activities
  • Farm stays, tours, or roadside sales
  • Markets, open days, or school groups

Personalised insurance packages for hobby farmers

While all hobby farms blend residential, recreational, and agricultural use, no two are the same. As a result, our tailored hobby farm insurance packages are designed to reflect the way your one-of-a-kind lifestyle property is used.
With flexible, cost-effective options, we help ensure the right level of cover for your home, land, animals, and equipment into the future. Call our hobby farm insurance brokers for professional advice and free quotes.

What our clients say

  • “A natural part of our business”

    I have had a relationship with Ian Jones Insurance for many years now. They feel like a natural part of our business to be involved with

    Mez Sheehan, Managing Director, MPM Group of Companies

  • “Strongly recommended”

    It's refreshing to see someone who takes a great deal of interest in our business to ensure that they get the complete picture of what we do. Ian Jones Insurance Brokers seems to go that extra mile to make sure that we know what we have and how it needs to be protected. We would strongly recommend dealing with Ian Jones Insurance.

    Josh Ferris, Director, Ferris Building Pty Ltd

  • “Courteous, friendly and professional”

    Every time we need to call and get some insurance advice or assistance, we get the answer to what we need to know, efficiently and in a courteous, friendly and professional manner. That's why we have insured our business and other assets with Ian Jones Insurance Brokers for the past 10 years

    Craig Young, Director, Windsor Products Pty Ltd

  • “An ongoing relationship”

    We have had an ongoing relationship with Ian Jones Insurance for some years now. The reason we continue to do business with the company is because we are impressed with the high service level, the speed at which the quotes are produced, the competitive pricing and the assistance that is provided. Our current account executive, Amy Thompson, embodies all of these qualities and is a joy to deal with on every occasion

    Annette and Andrew Metcalf

  • “Outstanding”

    What a pleasure to be able to comment on the outstanding difference your company has made to the management of the rather complex insurance portfolio I presented. I was shocked to find after your initial review that I had been paying some insurances for years that would never have been paid out should I have a claim and this included a house in a bushfire zone. The courteous interactions with your professional staff are always helpful, and even enjoyable. Thank you

    Prof. Robert Clancy, AM

  • “We would never change Insurance Companies.”

    Many thanks Kai. As always, I really appreciate your quick response and assistance with anything to do with our Insurance. For that reason alone, we would never change Insurance Companies.

    Eileen McIntosh, Coastal Flooring Xtra

Put our hobby farm insurance brokers to the test

We’re confident we can find the right policy at the right premium for you and your lifestyle property — no matter the requirements.