The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW)
NSWThe Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 76 residents.
- SAL code
- 13838
- SA2
- 113031271
- Population
- 76
- LGA
- Wagga Wagga
The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW), NSW had 76 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 9.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 36. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $853 a month. Around 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 53.8%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. Labour-force participation reaches 70.7%, with an unemployment rate of 7.3%. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?76
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+9.1%
3yr: +3.0% · 10yr: +26.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,125/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
36
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?6/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?1.7%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?109
Wagga Wagga · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Wagga Wagga Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) suburb alone is ~76 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 14,339 to 18,748 over 24 years, averaging 1.1% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Coolamon CS66.5%
- Estella PS 33.5%
Secondary
Coolamon CS66.5%
- Wagga Wagga HS 33.5%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (100%), built for families (50% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
2 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 99.5% | 145.29 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.4% | 0.64 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.