Living in Nigel
Nigel is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 140,644 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single pensioners (top 5%, #16 of 367), remote workers (top 5%, #26 of 578), early retirees (top 6%, #34 of 578).
Residents140,644
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport40 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km578,200 people
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line3.7 km
Distance to Bloemfontein372 km
Within 10 km140,644 people
Greater areaGreater Benoni, 35 km out
Winter daylight13 h 48 min, sunset 17:58
See Nigel on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nigel
- It is part of Greater Benoni, 35 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 48 min and sets around 17:58; in late June it sets around 17:22.
How Nigel 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 | 63 | #34 of 367 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #52 of 578 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #50 of 367 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #57 of 367 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #36 of 367 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 84 | #16 of 367 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #34 of 578 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #55 of 224 | #28 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #55 of 204 | #28 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #55 of 164 | #28 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #26 of 578 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #49 of 212 | #27 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #56 of 168 | #26 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #63 of 74 | #26 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #49 of 367 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #54 of 578 | #27 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #57 of 186 | #27 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #56 of 578 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #46 of 367 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #491 of 578 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #81 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #528 of 578 | #27 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #480 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #37 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #46 of 578 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #40 of 578 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 77 | #56 of 578 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #57 of 233 | #27 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.