Alice Springs vs The Gap
The verdict
Alice Springs rates higher for liveability (74 vs 69). The Gap rates higher for education (44 vs 30). Alice Springs is closer to the coast (882.7 km vs 884.6 km).
Scores
Alice SpringsThe Gap
| Alice Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 48 |
| Transport | 29 | 31 |
| Education | 30 | 44 |
| Liveability | 74 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alice Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 231 | 1,945 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,463 | $1,953 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.5% | 50.4% |
| Born in Australia | 43.7% | 51.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Alice Springs Moderate Growth · The Gap Moderate Growth
Property
| Alice Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Alice Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,732 | 1,594 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,597 | 2,468 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,727 | 13,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alice Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alice Springs · The Gap
Transport
| Alice Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Alice Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 36.0°C | 36.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 280 | 280 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 882.7 km | 884.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1289.7 km | 1291.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 880 m | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Alice Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 231 | 1,945 |
| Estimated 2025 | 242 | 2,259 |
| Projected 2041 | 261 | 2,197 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 3.81% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Alice Springs or The Gap?
The Gap has the higher transport score (Alice Springs 29/100 vs The Gap 31/100).
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