Living in Heidelberg (Gauteng)
Heidelberg (Gauteng) is a large place in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 85,858 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 8%, #45 of 578), expat professionals (top 13%, #73 of 578), business owners (top 13%, #73 of 578).
Residents85,858
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport42 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+14 km
Within 30 km684,200 people
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 110 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein358 km
Within 10 km85,858 people
Greater areaGreater Benoni, 40 km out
Winter daylight13 h 48 min, sunset 17:59
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Heidelberg (Gauteng)
- It is part of Greater Benoni, 40 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 48 min and sets around 17:59; in late June it sets around 17:23.
How Heidelberg (Gauteng) 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 | 50 | #210 of 367 | #37 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #79 of 578 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #80 of 367 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #80 of 367 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #221 of 367 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #192 of 367 | #35 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #395 of 578 | #37 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #78 of 224 | #31 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #79 of 204 | #31 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 57 | #78 of 164 | #31 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #127 of 578 | #32 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #85 of 212 | #31 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #86 of 168 | #29 of 37 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #86 of 367 | #33 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #74 of 578 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #84 of 186 | #29 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #73 of 578 | #31 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #67 of 367 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #529 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #108 of 578 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #526 of 578 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #548 of 578 | #32 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #135 of 578 | #34 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #68 of 578 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #45 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 72 | #73 of 578 | #33 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #87 of 233 | #30 of 40 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.