Alice Springs
The Gap
The Gap at a glance
Median house
$383,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$275,760
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,945
Median age 34
About
Welcome to The Gap.
The Gap is a suburb in Northern Territory.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$383,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $275,760.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
34%
Renter occupied
63%
At a deeper level
$383,000
Sales data pending
$275,760
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
1,945
Median age: 34
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.30%
Based on $383,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20216.60%
Based on $275,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202634%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,945
Median age
34
Family households
55%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
NT Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Alice Springs, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
936
total offences in 2026 across the Alice Springs LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gillen Primary School
Centralian Middle School
Bradshaw Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
36.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Alice Springs Airport (12 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About The Gap.
- What is the median house price in The Gap?
- The median house price in The Gap, NT 0870 is $383,000. The median unit price is $275,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the The Gap postcode?
- The Gap is in the 0870 postcode, in NT, in the Alice Springs region.
- What is the average rent in The Gap?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in The Gap?
- There are 16 schools serving The Gap on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College, Gillen Primary School, Centralian Middle School.
- How walkable is The Gap?
- The Gap has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near The Gap?
- The Gap is close to Gillen, Flynn, Desert Springs, Mount Johns, Alice Springs.
- What is the population of The Gap?
- The Gap has approximately 1,945 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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