The Gap NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Gap, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of The Gap NSW is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Gap is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in The Gap is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). The Gap has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. The Gap has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Gap is $853.

The Gap Map

📍
Loading map…

The Gap Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Gap Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
👤
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$853/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

The Gap Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (44) Female 45.7% (37)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
76 people · 146.0 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,062
Family income/wk

The Gap Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

The Gap Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
46.2% 6 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
53.8% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

The Gap Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

The Gap Religion

Catholic
33.3%
Anglican
24.7%
No Religion
17.3%
Uniting Church
9.9%
Baptist
6.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.9%
Not stated
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Gap Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

The Gap Employment

💼
Employed full-time
45.1% 23 people
Employed part-time
29.4% 15 people
🔍
Unemployed
5.9% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
19.6% 10 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

The Gap Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

The Gap Occupation

Managers
55.6%
Labourers
18.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.8%
Professionals
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

The Gap Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
31.0%
Management & Commerce
27.6%
Health
20.7%
Engineering
10.3%
Education
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

The Gap Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Gap Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
29.4%
$4,000+/wk
35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Gap Marital Status

💍
Married
69.2% 36
👤
Never married
30.8% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Gap Ancestry

English
42.7%
Australian
30.0%
Irish
14.5%
Scottish
8.2%
German
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Gap School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.5%
Primary — Catholic
25.0%
Pre-school
18.8%
Secondary — Catholic
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

The Gap Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.0% 3
No need for assistance
98.0% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

The Gap Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
37.7% 20
Not a volunteer
62.3% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Gap Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Gap How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
89.3%
Walked only
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

The Gap Car Ownership

2 vehicles
61.1%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

The Gap Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
29.2%
5 bedrooms
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

The Gap Population Mobility

4.1%
moved in the last year
29.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
77.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Gap Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
148
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Gap Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4
Arthritis
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

The Gap Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.9%
$3,500+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Gap Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.3%
Couple — no children
21.1%
Couple — no children under 15
16.9%
One parent — children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Gap Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
29.4% 15
Did not provide
70.6% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Gap Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
1 child
13.6%
3 children
59.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

The Gap Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
36.5%
5–14 hours
19.2%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
13.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

The Gap Household Size

1 person
13.6%
2 persons
31.8%
3 persons
18.2%
4 persons
13.6%
5 persons
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Gap Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Gap Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in The Gap

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $1,885/wk
Rent share 11.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

The Gap vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About The Gap

What is the population of The Gap NSW?

The population of The Gap NSW is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in The Gap?

The median personal income in The Gap NSW is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.

How much is rent in The Gap?

Median rent in The Gap NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 11.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in The Gap?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Gap NSW is $853. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Gap?

The median age in The Gap NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Gap a good suburb to live in?

The Gap is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 76.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13838. All dollar figures in AUD.