Living in Jeffreys Bay
Jeffreys Bay is a large place in Eastern Cape, South Africa, home to 32,477 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 8%, #46 of 578), retired couples (top 19%, #68 of 367), people who want to live by the sea (top 22%, #30 of 138).
Residents32,477
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport65 km (Chief Dawid Stuurman International)
Nearest city of 100k+54 km
Within 30 km111,200 people
Sea coast0 km
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line4.1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein561 km
Within 10 km32,477 people
Winter daylight14 h 25 min, sunset 18:31
See Jeffreys Bay on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jeffreys Bay
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 25 min and sets around 18:31; in late June it sets around 17:19.
How Jeffreys Bay 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 | 49 | #220 of 367 | #21 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #259 of 578 | #20 of 87 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #231 of 367 | #20 of 33 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #230 of 367 | #20 of 33 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #68 of 367 | #9 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #178 of 367 | #16 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #210 of 578 | #13 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 | 65 | #206 of 578 | #19 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 | 36 | #242 of 367 | #20 of 33 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #248 of 578 | #21 of 87 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 29 | #231 of 578 | #16 of 87 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #200 of 367 | #18 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #303 of 578 | #63 of 87 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 5 | #264 of 578 | #23 of 87 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 58 | #46 of 578 | #9 of 87 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #302 of 578 | #63 of 87 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #218 of 578 | #19 of 87 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 35 | #214 of 578 | #18 of 87 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #473 of 578 | #79 of 87 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #30 of 138 | #7 of 31 | Map |
| Business owner | 32 | #245 of 578 | #19 of 87 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Humansdorp 14 km
- St Francis Bay 16 km
- Kruisfontein 18 km
- Hankey 24 km
- Thornhill 26 km
- Patensie 33 km
- Kariega 55 km
- Khaya Mnandi 55 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.