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The Gap

Postcode: 4061 | Distance to CBD: 9 km

Welcome to The Gap

Growing up in The Gap once felt like you were growing up in the bush, a million miles from the city. But, as Brisbane spreads, outer suburbs become inner suburbs and The Gap is now considered an easy commute, close to the city.

The Gap is surrounded by bushland, giving it a wonderful green outlook and making it feel quite isolated. Brisbane Forest Park is the chief attraction - it has 28,500 hectares of bushland and gives visitors the opportunity to go bushwalking, mountain-bike riding, horse-riding, birdwatching or camping. There's an Information Centre, restaurant and souvenir shop at 60 Mt Nebo Rd, The Gap and also the Walk-About Creek Wildlife Centre.

The Gap has a state primary school and a high school as well as kindergartens and crèches and a small shopping centre, where you can purchase all the essentials.

Statistics

The Gap is about 9km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 52% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children, 33% are couples without children and 13% are single parent families. Stand alone house account for over 95% of all dwellings in this area, with townhouses accounting for a further 4%. The Gap is a lovely green and quiet area with reasonable sized blocks. The houses were mostly built during the 70s and 80s, and with many being renovated to increase their visual appeal.

The median house price in The Gap in 2006 was $390,000.

Local Events

Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.

Eating and drinking

There are plenty of dining options in and around The Gap. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.

Shopping

The Gap Village Shopping Centre has everything you need to fill your weekly shopping list, and Ashgrove Shopping Centre is only a short drive away.

Education

If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.

Leisure

Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.

Yvonne says: I like the fact that The Gap is so close to the City but still has a "country feeling" thanks to its many parks and gardens which support a variety of birds and "wildlife" such as possums.

More The Gap information

REIQ Profile

Take a look at REIQ's real estate profile. You can find suburb statistics, get a feel for its "character" and check out the median house prices and rents.

History

Learn about the Aboriginal history, urban development, notable residents and landmarks of the area.

Pocket Neighbourhood Guide

Your neighbourhood at a glance. Discover the secrets of the local area... as well as what makes it special.

The Gap tales

The Gap photos