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The Gap QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Gap, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Gap QLD is 17,318 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Gap is $1,038 per week ($53,976 per year). Median rent in The Gap is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). The Gap has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. The Gap has a population density of 1383.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in The Gap is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Gap is $2,253.
There were 1,665 recorded offences in The Gap in 2025-26, a rate of 96 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (713 offences).
The Gap Map
The Gap Population
The Gap Median Income & Rent
The Gap Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
The Gap Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Gap Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Gap Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Gap Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Gap Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Gap Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
The Gap Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Gap Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Gap Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Gap Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Gap Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Gap Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Gap Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Gap Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Gap School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Gap Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Gap Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Gap Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Gap How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Gap Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Gap Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Gap Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Gap Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Gap Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Gap Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Gap Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Gap Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
The Gap Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Gap Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Gap When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Gap Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Gap Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Gap Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Gap Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Gap Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,665 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
The Gap Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gap
What is the population of The Gap QLD?
The population of The Gap QLD is 17,318 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1383.8 people per km².The Gap is ranked #206 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Gap?
The median personal income in The Gap QLD is $1,038 per week, or $53,976 per year.The median household income is $2,573 per week.Family income is $2,957 per week.The Gap is ranked #994 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Gap?
Median rent in The Gap QLD is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Gap ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Gap?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Gap QLD is $2,253. 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 QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Gap a good suburb to live in?
The Gap is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 17,318.The median income is $1,038/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32790. All dollar figures in AUD.