Download coordinates as: The Gap is a north-western suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

[3][5] Initially inhabited by the Turrbal people, The Gap was originally heavily forested.

The first crown lease of land was in 1851, to Darby McGrath who ran a sheep station across the entire valley.

[citation needed] A timber Primitive Methodist Church opened on Waterworks Road on Sunday 25 May 1873 on land donated by Moses Adsett.

[7][8][9][10] A foundation stone for a new brick church was laid on 2 October 1960 by the Reverend Dr Robert William Fulcher.

[12] On 15 September 2001 a new auditorium was dedicated by Reverend Dr Ray Reddicliffe, the Moderator of the Queensland Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia.

It was located to the east of the Ashgrove Golf Course (27°26′47″S 152°57′51″E / 27.4464°S 152.9641°E / -27.4464; 152.9641 (Mason's jam factory (site))), but closed circa 1990.

The recreational activities of inhabitants of the suburb are well catered for, with many facilities including many sporting clubs (Soccer, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and Golf etc.).

The Reservoir is open for some water-based recreation, while it is not currently being used as a drinking water source, including fishing, canoeing/kayaking and stand-up paddling.

Facilities include a paddle craft launch point and designated swimming area.

Bushwalking and mountain biking are accessible from the site, with links in to the D’Aguilar Park trail network.

Over time the club expanded to eighteen holes utilising freehold and leased land.

The Gap is served by a fortnightly visit of the Brisbane City Council's mobile library service at the car park in the sports ground at the end of Glenaffric Street.

Robert Forster (musician), one of the founding members of the musical group, The Go-Betweens, grew up in The Gap and wrote about the suburb in his 2016 memoir, Grant & I.

[43] David Malouf's novel Johnno references The Gap on two occasions, as does the debut novel of journalist Trent Dalton, Boy Swallows Universe.

Many of the scenes in the ABC children's show Bluey are inspired by the creator's experiences living in The Gap.