Living in Port Alfred
Port Alfred is a large place in Eastern Cape, South Africa, home to 30,981 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 14%, #76 of 578), retired couples (top 27%, #96 of 367), early retirees (top 37%, #213 of 578).
Residents30,981
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport107 km (King Phalo)
Nearest city of 100k+93 km
Within 30 km52,200 people
Sea coast2 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 110 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein500 km
Within 10 km30,981 people
LandscapeWild Coast
Winter daylight14 h 23 min, sunset 18:22
See Port Alfred on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Port Alfred
- The landscape belongs to Wild Coast.
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 23 min and sets around 18:22; in late June it sets around 17:12.
How Port Alfred 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 | 43 | #305 of 367 | #32 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #389 of 578 | #38 of 87 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #326 of 367 | #32 of 33 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #312 of 367 | #30 of 33 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #96 of 367 | #11 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #260 of 367 | #22 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #213 of 578 | #16 of 87 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 59 | #324 of 578 | #30 of 87 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 17 | #364 of 367 | #33 of 33 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #343 of 578 | #32 of 87 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 5 | #366 of 578 | #35 of 87 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #316 of 367 | #28 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #308 of 578 | #65 of 87 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #367 of 578 | #39 of 87 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 54 | #76 of 578 | #18 of 87 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #306 of 578 | #64 of 87 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 39 | #288 of 578 | #29 of 87 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 22 | #323 of 578 | #30 of 87 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #324 of 578 | #59 of 87 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #51 of 138 | #9 of 31 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #400 of 578 | #40 of 87 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bathurst 11 km
- Kenton 23 km
- Alexandria 44 km
- Grahamstown 45 km
- Peddie 48 km
- Paterson 86 km
- Alice 89 km
- Dimbaza 89 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.