The Gap at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,987
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about The Gap.
The postcode for The Gap is 2472 (NSW).
The Gap (2472) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
The Gap has roughly 1,987 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
The Gap 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Gap's population at 1,987, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,987
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,987
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Gap.
Local schools for The Gap
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Government School Catchment
Evans River Community School
Woodburn Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About The Gap.
- What is the The Gap postcode?
- The Gap is in the 2472 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is The Gap?
- The Gap is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2472, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Gap?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in The Gap?
- There are 3 schools serving The Gap on this page, including Evans River Community School, Woodburn Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is The Gap?
- The Gap has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Gap?
- The Gap is close to Iron Gates, Moonem, South Evans Head, Evans Head, Bundjalung.
- What is the population of The Gap?
- The population of The Gap is approximately 1,987 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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