Living in Alberton
Alberton is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 121,536 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 2%, #8 of 578), movers on a budget (top 2%, #8 of 578), business owners (top 2%, #10 of 578).
Residents121,536
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport19 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km13,673,600 people
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line2.6 km
Distance to Bloemfontein368 km
Within 10 km377,399 people
Greater areaGreater Johannesburg, 15 km out
Winter daylight13 h 47 min, sunset 17:59
See Alberton on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Alberton
- It is part of Greater Johannesburg, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 47 min and sets around 17:59; in late June it sets around 17:24.
How Alberton 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 Gauteng | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #151 of 367 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 81 | #8 of 578 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #19 of 367 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #23 of 367 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #223 of 367 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #119 of 367 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #329 of 578 | #33 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 81 | #23 of 224 | #19 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #23 of 204 | #19 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #23 of 164 | #19 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #54 of 578 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 91 | #12 of 212 | #12 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #28 of 168 | #19 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #68 of 74 | #28 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #7 of 367 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 78 | #8 of 578 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #26 of 186 | #19 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #20 of 578 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 84 | #21 of 367 | #14 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #563 of 578 | #36 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #44 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #505 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #555 of 578 | #35 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #41 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #18 of 578 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #15 of 578 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 93 | #10 of 578 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #25 of 233 | #19 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Germiston 7 km
- Tokoza 10 km
- Johannesburg 11 km
- Edenvale 14 km
- Boksburg 15 km
- Benoni 22 km
- Randburg 23 km
- Walkerville 24 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.