Gap Ridge, WA 6714 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gap Ridge is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6714, home to 175 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Karratha local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1203 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 175
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $2,323 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /week
- Average household size
- 4.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.3
- Local government area
- Karratha
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
Property data refreshes monthly from SQM Research.
Schools
- Baynton West Primary School
- Tambrey Primary School
- St Luke's College
- Millars Well Primary School
- Karratha Senior High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Wagari Dr Before Nyamina Rd
- Brolga Mndr After Heron Loop
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 90.1% of the 101 resolvable premises in Gap Ridge. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 90.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gap Ridge?
Gap Ridge (WA 6714) had 175 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Karratha local government area.
Are there schools in Gap Ridge?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gap Ridge covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Baynton West Primary School (1.4 km), Tambrey Primary School (2 km), St Luke's College (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gap Ridge?
Gap Ridge is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (90.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gap Ridge?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Gap Ridge?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gap Ridge centroid. 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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