Rural City of Wangaratta
Gapsted
Gapsted at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
156
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Gapsted.
Gapsted (3737) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria.
Gapsted has roughly 156 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gapsted scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gapsted's population at 156, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
156
Median age
51
Family households
78%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$256/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
156
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
18
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gapsted.
Local schools for Gapsted
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Whorouly Primary School
Myrtleford P-12 College
Non-Government Schools
Marian College
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Frequently asked
About Gapsted.
- What is the Gapsted postcode?
- Gapsted is in the 3737 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- What is the average rent in Gapsted?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $256.
- What schools are in Gapsted?
- There are 4 schools serving Gapsted on this page, including Whorouly Primary School, Myrtleford P-12 College, Marian College.
- How walkable is Gapsted?
- Gapsted has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Gapsted?
- Gapsted is close to Whorouly East, Bowmans Forest, Merriang, Myrtleford, Whorouly South.
- What is the population of Gapsted?
- Gapsted has approximately 156 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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