The Gap vs Desert Springs
Desert Springs skews owner-occupied (59%), The Gap runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
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The Gap and Desert Springs side by side
| Measure | The Gap | Desert Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $390/wk | $390/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 34.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 63.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | 884 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,945 | 1,536 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 286 mm | 282 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.9°C | 36.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Desert Springs has a heavier family-household mix (77% vs 55%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
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