Living in Parys
Parys is a large place in Free State, South Africa, home to 71,319 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 27%, #152 of 578), early retirees (top 28%, #157 of 578), movers on a budget (top 33%, #185 of 578).
Residents71,319
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport116 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+37 km
Within 30 km88,800 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 1,450 m, height range 110 m
Nearest major riverVaal, 2.2 km
Main railway line1.3 km
Distance to Bloemfontein274 km
Within 10 km71,319 people
Winter daylight13 h 50 min, sunset 18:04
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Parys
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 50 min and sets around 18:04; in late June it sets around 17:25.
How Parys 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 | 54 | #170 of 367 | #16 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #191 of 578 | #15 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #159 of 367 | #13 of 27 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #162 of 367 | #14 of 27 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #154 of 367 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #118 of 367 | #8 of 27 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #157 of 578 | #19 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | 25 | #162 of 224 | #14 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | 27 | #161 of 204 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 68 | #152 of 578 | #10 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | 39 | #190 of 212 | #15 of 20 | 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 | 49 | #189 of 367 | #15 of 27 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #185 of 578 | #14 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 32 | #220 of 578 | #14 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #133 of 367 | #10 of 27 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #423 of 578 | #58 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 8 | #213 of 578 | #23 of 69 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 17 | #466 of 578 | #41 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #428 of 578 | #58 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #128 of 578 | #11 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #157 of 578 | #11 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #432 of 578 | #66 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 34 | #230 of 578 | #15 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | 26 | #158 of 233 | #11 of 22 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vredefort 15 km
- Sasolburg 37 km
- Koppies 39 km
- Potchefstroom 41 km
- Vanderbijlpark 43 km
- Fochville 46 km
- Vereeniging 53 km
- Evaton 57 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.