Living in Ficksburg
Ficksburg is a large place in Free State, South Africa, home to 49,420 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #2 of 578), early retirees (top 18%, #100 of 578), remote workers (top 29%, #162 of 578).
Residents49,420
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport72 km (Moshoeshoe I International)
Nearest city of 100k+62 km
Within 30 km49,400 people
Terrain around itabout 1,620 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverCaledon, 2.7 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Border with Lesotho3 km
Distance to Bloemfontein162 km
Within 10 km49,420 people
Winter daylight13 h 59 min, sunset 18:07
See Ficksburg on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ficksburg
- The border with Lesotho is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 59 min and sets around 18:07; in late June it sets around 17:19.
How Ficksburg 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 Free State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 29 | #320 of 578 | #25 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 69 | #100 of 578 | #10 of 69 | 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 | 68 | #162 of 578 | #11 of 69 | 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #245 of 578 | #18 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 21 | #284 of 578 | #18 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #359 of 578 | #53 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 74 | #2 of 578 | #2 of 69 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 8 | #535 of 578 | #57 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #368 of 578 | #51 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #200 of 578 | #19 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 34 | #216 of 578 | #19 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #267 of 578 | #39 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 18 | #312 of 578 | #21 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hlohlolwane 30 km
- Fouriesburg 43 km
- Marquard 49 km
- Ladybrand 54 km
- Paul Roux 64 km
- Senekal 66 km
- Clarens 66 km
- Excelsior 80 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.