The Gap, QLD 4061 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Gap is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4061, home to 17,318 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 8 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 17,318
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,573 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,038 /week
- Median family income
- $2,957 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Ryan
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $490 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,253
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Payne Road State School
- The Gap State School
- The Gap State High School
- St Peter Chanel Primary School (The Gap)
- Hilder Road State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 59 bus stops
- Whitehead Rd near Fairearth St, stop 40
- Payne Rd at Payne - DAguilar, stop 43
- Payne Rd at Glen Rd, stop 44a
- Payne Rd at Payne - Gymea, stop 42
- Payne Rd at Glen Rd, stop 44d
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 7 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 64 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 33 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 10.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 78.5% of the 6,922 resolvable premises in The Gap. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 11.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 78.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Gap?
The Gap (QLD 4061) had 17,318 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in The Gap?
The median advertised rent in The Gap is $490/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: Payne Road State School (0.7 km), The Gap State School (0.9 km), The Gap State High 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 Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (78.5% 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, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). 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 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (10 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in The Gap?
59 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Gap centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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