Living in East London
East London is a city in Eastern Cape, South Africa, home to 478,676 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #2 of 367), single parents (top 2%, #6 of 367), low-income families (top 2%, #7 of 367).
Residents478,676
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport8 km (King Phalo)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km707,900 people
Sea coast0 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line3.0 km
Distance to Bloemfontein462 km
Within 10 km478,676 people
Greater areaGreater East London, 6 km out
Winter daylight14 h 20 min, sunset 18:17
See East London on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about East London
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- It is part of Greater East London, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 20 min and sets around 18:17; in late June it sets around 17:09.
How East London ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in South Africa. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In South Africa | In Eastern Cape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #61 of 367 | #8 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #25 of 578 | #2 of 87 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #7 of 367 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #6 of 367 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #21 of 367 | #3 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #59 of 367 | #5 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #150 of 578 | #8 of 87 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #24 of 224 | #2 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #24 of 204 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #26 of 164 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #27 of 578 | #3 of 87 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #28 of 212 | #2 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #23 of 168 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #40 of 74 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #29 of 367 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 74 | #20 of 578 | #2 of 87 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #23 of 186 | #2 of 20 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #23 of 578 | #2 of 87 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 89 | #2 of 367 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #547 of 578 | #83 of 87 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #45 of 578 | #3 of 87 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #173 of 578 | #41 of 87 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #536 of 578 | #82 of 87 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #17 of 578 | #1 of 87 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #16 of 578 | #2 of 87 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #84 of 578 | #8 of 87 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #18 of 138 | #4 of 31 | Map |
| Business owner | 84 | #33 of 578 | #2 of 87 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #28 of 233 | #2 of 24 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.