The Gap, QLD 4825 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Gap is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4825, home to 17,318 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Carpentaria local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1734 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
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kennedy
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $490 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,253
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Good Shepherd Catholic College (Mount Isa)
- Mount Isa Central State School
- Mount Isa School of the Air
- Townview State School
- St Kieran's Catholic School (Mount Isa)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 58 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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 4825) 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 catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Good Shepherd Catholic College (Mount Isa) (0.6 km), Mount Isa Central State School (0.8 km), Mount Isa School of the Air (1.2 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.
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.
Additional sources for this profile: