The Gap SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Gap SA is 26 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Gap is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in The Gap is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). The Gap has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. The Gap has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in The Gap in 2024-25, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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The Gap Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Gap Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

The Gap Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.7% (16) Female 33.3% (8)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
26 people · 112.4 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

The Gap Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
30-34
40-44
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Gap Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 9 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

No Religion
43.8%
Catholic
18.8%
Uniting Church
18.8%
Not stated
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Gap Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
81.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.8%

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

The Gap Employment

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Employed full-time
60.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
40.0% 4 people

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

The Gap Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%

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

The Gap Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
62.5%
Management & Commerce
37.5%

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 Marital Status

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Married
47.4% 9
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Never married
52.6% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Gap Ancestry

English
52.6%
Australian
31.6%
Irish
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Gap Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 28

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

The Gap Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.5% 5
Not a volunteer
61.5% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Gap How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Walked only
33.3%

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

The Gap Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

The Gap Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

The Gap Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
27.8%
moved in the last 5 years
63.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Gap Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
26
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Gap Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
42.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Gap Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
66.7%
Couple — no children
16.7%
Couple — children under 15
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Gap Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Gap Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
33.3%
30+ hours
33.3%

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

The Gap Household Size

3 persons
100.0%

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 Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

The Gap Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in The Gap

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $825/wk
Rent share 26.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

The Gap vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gap

What is the population of The Gap SA?

The population of The Gap SA is 26 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in The Gap?

The median personal income in The Gap SA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in The Gap?

Median rent in The Gap SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What is the median age in The Gap?

The median age in The Gap SA is 37 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 South Australia with a population of 26.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 41440. All dollar figures in AUD.