Living in Midrand
Midrand is a large place in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 87,387 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 2%, #11 of 578), low-income households (top 3%, #16 of 578), business owners (top 4%, #20 of 578).
Residents87,387
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport20 km (Lanseria International)
Nearest city of 100k+8 km
Within 30 km13,663,300 people
Terrain around itabout 1,540 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line11.8 km
Distance to Bloemfontein396 km
Within 10 km271,770 people
Greater areaGreater Johannesburg, 23 km out
Winter daylight13 h 46 min, sunset 17:59
See Midrand on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Midrand
- It is part of Greater Johannesburg, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 46 min and sets around 17:59; in late June it sets around 17:25.
How Midrand 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 | 53 | #188 of 367 | #35 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #16 of 578 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #41 of 367 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #67 of 367 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #237 of 367 | #34 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #131 of 367 | #32 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #348 of 578 | #34 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #29 of 224 | #21 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #31 of 204 | #22 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #31 of 164 | #23 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #62 of 578 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #33 of 212 | #23 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #44 of 168 | #23 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #24 of 74 | #5 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #19 of 367 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 76 | #11 of 578 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #37 of 186 | #22 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #24 of 578 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #27 of 367 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #561 of 578 | #35 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #68 of 578 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #529 of 578 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #557 of 578 | #36 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #55 of 578 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #24 of 578 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #22 of 578 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 90 | #20 of 578 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #34 of 233 | #22 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ivory Park 8 km
- Midstream 10 km
- Thembisa 11 km
- Centurion 15 km
- Randburg 18 km
- Edenvale 19 km
- Johannesburg 26 km
- Pretoria 27 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.