Living in Humansdorp
Humansdorp is a large place in Eastern Cape, South Africa, home to 34,733 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 12%, #69 of 578), retired couples (top 16%, #58 of 367), climate-conscious movers (top 19%, #105 of 578).
Residents34,733
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport78 km (Chief Dawid Stuurman International)
Nearest city of 100k+65 km
Within 30 km106,200 people
Sea coast13 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 360 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein563 km
Within 10 km53,724 people
Winter daylight14 h 25 min, sunset 18:32
See Humansdorp on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Humansdorp
- The INDIAN OCEAN is 13 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 25 min and sets around 18:32; in late June it sets around 17:19.
How Humansdorp 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 | 47 | #249 of 367 | #24 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #254 of 578 | #19 of 87 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #250 of 367 | #22 of 33 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #248 of 367 | #22 of 33 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #58 of 367 | #8 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #138 of 367 | #11 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #144 of 578 | #7 of 87 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #177 of 578 | #16 of 87 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #265 of 367 | #22 of 33 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #214 of 578 | #16 of 87 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 29 | #233 of 578 | #17 of 87 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 49 | #188 of 367 | #16 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #377 of 578 | #70 of 87 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 3 | #286 of 578 | #25 of 87 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 55 | #69 of 578 | #15 of 87 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #381 of 578 | #71 of 87 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #187 of 578 | #17 of 87 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 36 | #207 of 578 | #16 of 87 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #105 of 578 | #12 of 87 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #89 of 138 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Business owner | 28 | #267 of 578 | #21 of 87 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kruisfontein 4 km
- Jeffreys Bay 14 km
- St Francis Bay 16 km
- Hankey 24 km
- Patensie 30 km
- Thornhill 37 km
- Kareedouw 45 km
- Kariega 66 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.