Living in Edenvale
Edenvale is a large place in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 49,292 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 3%, #12 of 578), business owners (top 6%, #34 of 578), early retirees (top 7%, #39 of 578).
Residents49,292
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport9 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+11 km
Within 30 km12,779,000 people
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line5.8 km
Distance to Bloemfontein382 km
Within 10 km49,292 people
Greater areaGreater Johannesburg, 13 km out
Winter daylight13 h 47 min, sunset 17:59
See Edenvale on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Edenvale
- It is part of Greater Johannesburg, 13 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 Edenvale 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 | 57 | #110 of 367 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 68 | #58 of 578 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #79 of 367 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #77 of 367 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #120 of 367 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #76 of 367 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #39 of 578 | #14 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #75 of 224 | #30 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #76 of 204 | #30 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #68 of 164 | #29 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #67 of 578 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #66 of 212 | #30 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 51 | #92 of 168 | #31 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 9 | #21 of 74 | #4 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #53 of 367 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #58 of 578 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 42 | #90 of 186 | #31 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #50 of 578 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #77 of 367 | #31 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #376 of 578 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #100 of 578 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #301 of 578 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #358 of 578 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #79 of 578 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #57 of 578 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #12 of 578 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 84 | #34 of 578 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #89 of 233 | #31 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Germiston 11 km
- Johannesburg 13 km
- Boksburg 13 km
- Alberton 14 km
- Randburg 16 km
- Ivory Park 17 km
- Benoni 18 km
- Thembisa 18 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.