Desert Springs vs The Gap
The verdict
The Gap rates higher for transport (31 vs 23).
Scores
Desert SpringsThe Gap
| Desert Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 48 |
| Transport | 23 | 31 |
| Education | 47 | 44 |
| Liveability | 70 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Desert Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,536 | 1,945 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,025 | $1,953 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Born in Australia | 60.5% | 51.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Desert Springs Moderate Growth · The Gap Moderate Growth
Property
| Desert 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
| Desert Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 12 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,563 | 1,594 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,474 | 2,468 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,727 | 13,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Desert Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Desert Springs · The Gap
Transport
| Desert Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 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
| Desert 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 24 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 883.8 km | 884.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1291.6 km | 1291.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Desert Springs | The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,536 | 1,945 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,784 | 2,259 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,735 | 2,197 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.81% | 3.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Desert Springs or The Gap?
Desert Springs has the higher residential safety score (Desert Springs 12/100 vs The Gap 11/100).
Which has better public transport, Desert Springs or The Gap?
The Gap has the higher transport score (Desert Springs 23/100 vs The Gap 31/100).
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