The Gap, Brisbane City, Queensland
The Gap, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of The Gap, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | The Gap |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.44327 |
| Longitude | 152.94519 |
| Population | 16,371 |
| Density | 1299.3 /km² |
| Area | 12.6 km² |
| Elevation | 64 m |
| Postcode | 4061 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 8 km west-northwest |
The Gap is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 16,371. The locality covers an area of 12.6 km², giving a population density of about 1299.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 64 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km west-northwest of Brisbane. The Gap is located at 27.4433°S, 152.9452°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4061.
The Gap unfolds across a series of rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by ancient waterways that have long since receded, leaving behind a gentle undulation of earth that catches the afternoon sun in soft, ochre hues. It lies 8.5 km west-north-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 291°T), and is situated 12.8 km west-north-west of Coorparoo. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery layers, stand as silent sentinels on the slopes, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that carries the scent of dust and sun-baked earth. The air here, particularly as the day begins to cool, has a peculiar stillness, a quiet breath held before the evening descends, and the shadows lengthen from the western ridges, painting the valleys in deepening shades of indigo.
Originally a stretch of grazing land, The Gap’s character was shaped by its proximity to the burgeoning Brisbane, offering a breath of open space for those seeking respite from the city's hum. While agriculture once played a more prominent role, the local economy has since diversified, with a growing number of residents commuting to the metropolitan centre, yet many retain a connection to the land, tending to smaller acreages and market gardens that dot the periphery. The enduring legacy of its pastoral beginnings is evident in the sprawling properties and the quiet, unhurried pace of life, a rhythm that feels both grounded and aspirational.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of The Gap, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on The Gap, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for The Gap includes the postcode (4061), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct The Gap is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |