Living in Sasolburg
Sasolburg is a city in Free State, South Africa, home to 135,828 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 9%, #47 of 578), movers on a budget (top 10%, #55 of 578), remote workers (top 10%, #57 of 578).
Residents135,828
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport86 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km880,600 people
Lake shore29 km (Lake Vaal Dam)
Terrain around itabout 1,450 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverVaal, 6.6 km
Main railway line5.8 km
Distance to Bloemfontein300 km
Within 10 km135,828 people
Greater areaGreater Vereeniging, 23 km out
Winter daylight13 h 50 min, sunset 18:02
See Sasolburg on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sasolburg
- It is part of Greater Vereeniging, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 50 min and sets around 18:02; in late June it sets around 17:24.
How Sasolburg 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 | 63 | #37 of 367 | #4 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #47 of 578 | #4 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #59 of 367 | #6 of 27 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #63 of 367 | #6 of 27 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #39 of 367 | #1 of 27 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #50 of 367 | #3 of 27 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #72 of 578 | #4 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #49 of 224 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #48 of 204 | #4 of 18 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #49 of 164 | #4 of 15 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #57 of 578 | #4 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #45 of 212 | #4 of 20 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #55 of 168 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #64 of 74 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #43 of 367 | #4 of 27 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #55 of 578 | #4 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 62 | #53 of 186 | #4 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #58 of 578 | #4 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #57 of 367 | #4 of 27 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #497 of 578 | #63 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #98 of 578 | #13 of 69 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #569 of 578 | #65 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #471 of 578 | #65 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #34 of 578 | #3 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #52 of 578 | #4 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #250 of 578 | #35 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #120 of 138 | #7 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #59 of 578 | #3 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #56 of 233 | #4 of 22 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vanderbijlpark 12 km
- Vereeniging 19 km
- Deneysville 29 km
- Evaton 31 km
- Parys 37 km
- Poortje 40 km
- Oranjeville 44 km
- Walkerville 46 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.