Average rent in The Gap, QLD — 2026

The Gap is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 8km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 17,099 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $490/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 15% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$490/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
17,099

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Brisbane
8 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in The Gap

The Gap commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $490/week — about 36% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (84% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (92%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 17,099, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. The Gap is 8km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in The Gap?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in The Gap, QLD was $490. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does The Gap rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while The Gap came in at $490 — 36% above. The Gap sits 8km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near The Gap have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than The Gap's $490/week (ABS 2021) include Burleigh Heads, Noosaville, Caloundra West - Baringa. Samford Valley, Bardon, Helensvale sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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