The Gap at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
26
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about The Gap.
The postcode for The Gap is 5271 (SA).
The Gap (5271) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
The Gap has roughly 26 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Gap's population at 26, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (129% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
26
Median age
37
Family households
86%
Lone person
–
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
129%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
26
Median age: 37
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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
Padthaway Primary School
Frances Primary School
Naracoorte High School
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Frequently asked
About The Gap.
- What is the The Gap postcode?
- The Gap is in the 5271 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is The Gap?
- The Gap is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5271, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in The Gap?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in The Gap?
- There are 7 schools serving The Gap on this page, including Padthaway Primary School, Frances Primary School, Naracoorte High 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 Western Flat, Cadgee, Keppoch, Binnum, Bangham.
- What is the population of The Gap?
- The population of The Gap is approximately 26 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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