Living in Mdantsane
Mdantsane is a city in Eastern Cape, South Africa, home to 205,504 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 6%, #34 of 578), expat professionals (top 6%, #34 of 578), low-income households (top 7%, #36 of 578).
Residents205,504
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport12 km (King Phalo)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km744,600 people
Sea coast15 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 280 m
Main railway line1.1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein449 km
Within 10 km205,504 people
Greater areaGreater East London, 10 km out
LandscapeWild Coast
Winter daylight14 h 20 min, sunset 18:17
See Mdantsane on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mdantsane
- The landscape belongs to Wild Coast.
- It is part of Greater East London, 10 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 17:10.
How Mdantsane 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 | 55 | #161 of 367 | #15 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #36 of 578 | #3 of 87 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #32 of 367 | #6 of 33 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #30 of 367 | #5 of 33 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #116 of 367 | #12 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #151 of 367 | #12 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #455 of 578 | #61 of 87 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #38 of 224 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #37 of 204 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #38 of 164 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #72 of 578 | #5 of 87 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #36 of 212 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #35 of 168 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #58 of 74 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #35 of 367 | #3 of 33 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #34 of 578 | #3 of 87 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #35 of 186 | #4 of 20 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #34 of 578 | #3 of 87 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 82 | #24 of 367 | #4 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 15 | #559 of 578 | #84 of 87 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #56 of 578 | #5 of 87 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #271 of 578 | #69 of 87 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #559 of 578 | #84 of 87 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #67 of 578 | #6 of 87 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #31 of 578 | #3 of 87 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #129 of 578 | #21 of 87 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #84 of 138 | #13 of 31 | Map |
| Business owner | 82 | #42 of 578 | #3 of 87 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #40 of 233 | #3 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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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.