The Gap, NT 0870 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

The Gap is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0870, home to 1,945 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Alice Springs local government area and roughly 1291 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population1,945
Median age34
Area1.6 km²
To CBD1291 km
LGAAlice Springs

Demographics

Population
1,945
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$1,953 /week
Median personal income
$1,189 /week
Median family income
$2,379 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
1.1
Local government area
Alice Springs
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,509
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Gillen Primary School Primary · Government
  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College - Sadadeen Campus Secondary · Catholic
  • Centralian Middle School Secondary · Government
  • Alice Springs Language Centre Other · Government
  • Bradshaw Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 27 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Gap Road bus · 169 m
  • Bloomfield Street bus · 379 m
  • Gap road bus · 387 m
  • Barrett Dr Desert Palms bus · 659 m
  • Memorial Avenue bus · 689 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 24 restaurants
  • 5 pubs and bars
  • 54 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (36.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jun (19.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 284 mm
  • Reference station: Alice Springs Airport, 9.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 78.8% of the 1,072 resolvable premises in The Gap. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 21.1%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 78.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 6,868 across the Alice Springs reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (down 23% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,222 property damage, 2,181 violent offences, 1,299 theft.

Figures cover the whole Alice Springs reporting region — the Northern Territory publishes counts at the regional level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of The Gap?

The Gap (NT 0870) had 1,945 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Alice Springs local government area.

What is the median rent in The Gap?

The median advertised rent in The Gap is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in The Gap?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near The Gap covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Gillen Primary School (0.8 km), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College - Sadadeen Campus (0.8 km), Centralian Middle School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in The Gap?

The Gap is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (78.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is The Gap?

Across the surrounding area, 6,868 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were property damage (2,222), violent (2,181), theft (1,299). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in The Gap?

In The Gap, mean daily temperatures range from 13.2°C to 28.9°C and annual rainfall is 284 mm measured at the Alice Springs Airport weather station (9.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in The Gap?

27 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Gap centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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