Northern Territory · Postcode 0870
The Gap postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 1291 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
The Gap at a glance vs NT
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NT
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
The Gap vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | The Gap | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,953 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 +NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,509 ≈NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -NT | 7.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
The Gap is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0870. It lies roughly 1291 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Alice Springs.
According to the 2021 Census, The Gap has a population of 1,945 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,953, close to the NT average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 301 (15.5% of residents).
Housing in The Gap includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,509, with 694 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 64.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Gap scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
The Gap is part of the Alice Springs statistical area in Northern Territory.
The Gap details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0870 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,945 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,953/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,189/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,509 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1180/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 694 |
| Australian Citizens | 63.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 301 (15.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -23.7146 |
| Longitude | 133.874 |
| Distance from Darwin | 1291 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Alice Springs |
| Local Government | Alice Springs |
| State Electorate | Namatjira |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 315 (16.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 161 (8.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 884 (45.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 448 (23.0%) |
| 65+ years | 133 (6.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 111 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 102 (5.2%) |
| Arthritis | 71 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 59 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (1.2%) |
| Cancer | 23 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 88 (12.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 337 (49.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 179 (26.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 78 (11.4%) |
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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.