The Gap Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How The Gap Compares
The Gap vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | The Gap | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,125 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $240 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $853 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
The Gap is a locality 565 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2472. It falls within the Richmond - Tweed region. The local government area is Wagga Wagga.
According to the 2021 Census, The Gap has a population of 76 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,125, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, higher than the NSW average.
Housing in The Gap includes a median weekly rent of $240, median monthly mortgage repayment of $853, with 25 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Gap scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
The Gap is part of the Richmond Valley - Hinterland statistical area in New South Wales.
The Gap Details
| Postcode | 2472 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 76 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $850/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $853 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 146.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 25 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -29.1377 |
| Longitude | 153.375 |
| Distance from Sydney | 565 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Wagga Wagga |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 22 (28.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 22 (28.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 28 (36.8%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (5.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 14 (18.4%) |
| Arthritis | 5 (6.6%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (6.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (6.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (61.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (38.9%) |
Suburbs Near The Gap
Same Postcode (2472)
More The Gap Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.