Living in Theunissen
Theunissen is a large place in Free State, South Africa, home to 34,718 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 33%, #188 of 578), early retirees (top 39%, #224 of 578), cross-border commuters (top 40%, #226 of 578).
Residents34,718
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport85 km (Bram Fischer International)
Nearest city of 100k+38 km
Within 30 km34,700 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 1,430 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein91 km
Within 10 km34,718 people
Winter daylight13 h 57 min, sunset 18:10
See Theunissen on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Theunissen
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 57 min and sets around 18:10; in late June it sets around 17:25.
How Theunissen 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 | #322 of 578 | #26 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 | 66 | #224 of 578 | #25 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | 0 | #207 of 224 | #20 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #188 of 578 | #15 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | 23 | #210 of 212 | #20 of 20 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #302 of 578 | #23 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 15 | #321 of 578 | #24 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #320 of 578 | #45 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 7 | #226 of 578 | #25 of 69 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #453 of 578 | #38 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #348 of 578 | #50 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #269 of 578 | #23 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 32 | #241 of 578 | #22 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #275 of 578 | #42 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 18 | #307 of 578 | #20 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | 14 | #219 of 233 | #20 of 22 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Winburg 32 km
- Virginia 38 km
- Winnie Mandela 40 km
- Welkom 48 km
- Bultfontein 56 km
- Ventersburg 56 km
- Hennenman 58 km
- Phomolong 58 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.