Characterised by the green belts of Mt Coot-tha, Mt Nebo and Taylor Range, The Gap is a premium area for your family home.

The Gap has a population of approximately 16,000 living in 6000 homes.

Located 8 - 10 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, The Gap provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. A fifteen-minute drive will take you to Mt Nebo picnic spots offering leafy walks and panoramic views. The Sunshine and Gold Coast's are an easy hours drive in either direction.

Families are attracted to The Gap for the selection of excellent state, private and pre-schools in the area. Primary schools are The Gap State School, Payne Road State School, Hilder Road State School and St Peter's Channel. The Gap High School caters for those from Year 8 to Year 12 while Marist College and Mt. St. Michael's College are very respected private schools in nearby Ashgrove. Highly accessible public transport makes city schools another alternative.

Good quality recreational facilities are a must for today's health conscious families. The Gap has a recently renovated Golf Club (with 18 hole golf course) Health Club, Tennis and Squash Centre, Soccer Club, Little Athletics, Swimming Clubs and Dance Schools. Families can make the most of the leafy surrounds of The Gap with a large number of parks, walking and bicycle tracks and dog enclosures.

The Gap provides for all your grocery needs with a newly renovated Coles and the ever-popular Gap Family Markets. There are fruit shops, butchers, bakeries, a hardware store and specialty shops in The Gap Village Shopping Centre. Also in the area are specialist services such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, podiatrists, nutritionists, doctors and dentists, hairdressers/barbers and beauticians.

Centrally located, The Coffee Club is great for breakfast on the weekend or to meet with friends for a coffee or meal. The Gap Tavern provides good family dining with a children's play area, sports and tapas bar. Other food establishments in The Gap are McDonald's, Domino's Pizza, Subway and a Japanese restaurant.

With all this in one suburb its no wonder so many people call The Gap home.