Living in Kariega
Kariega is a city in Eastern Cape, South Africa, home to 291,052 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 3%, #8 of 367), single parents (top 4%, #12 of 367), low-income families (top 4%, #13 of 367).
Residents291,052
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport33 km (Chief Dawid Stuurman International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km301,600 people
Sea coast24 km
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 280 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein521 km
Within 10 km296,552 people
Greater areaGreater Port Elizabeth, 30 km out
Winter daylight14 h 24 min, sunset 18:29
See Kariega on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kariega
- It is part of Greater Port Elizabeth, 30 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 24 min and sets around 18:29; in late June it sets around 17:17.
How Kariega 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 | 66 | #8 of 367 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #40 of 578 | #4 of 87 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #13 of 367 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #12 of 367 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #15 of 367 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 84 | #23 of 367 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #95 of 578 | #4 of 87 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #45 of 224 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #44 of 204 | #4 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #51 of 164 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #23 of 578 | #1 of 87 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #46 of 212 | #4 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #32 of 168 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #52 of 74 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #44 of 367 | #4 of 33 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #36 of 578 | #4 of 87 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #34 of 186 | #3 of 20 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #48 of 578 | #4 of 87 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 85 | #17 of 367 | #3 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #517 of 578 | #79 of 87 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #58 of 578 | #6 of 87 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #320 of 578 | #75 of 87 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #460 of 578 | #75 of 87 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #18 of 578 | #2 of 87 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #38 of 578 | #4 of 87 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #396 of 578 | #73 of 87 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #108 of 138 | #24 of 31 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #63 of 578 | #5 of 87 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #46 of 233 | #5 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Khaya Mnandi 9 km
- Thornhill 29 km
- Gqeberha 30 km
- Addo 35 km
- Nomathamasanqa 39 km
- Kirkwood 40 km
- Hankey 49 km
- Patensie 54 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.