Living in Pretoria
Pretoria is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 2,112,693 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #4 of 578), digital natives (top 1%, #2 of 233), single professionals (top 1%, #2 of 224).
Residents2,112,693
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport34 km (Lanseria International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,359,600 people
Terrain around itabout 1,290 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Bloemfontein422 km
Within 10 km2,112,693 people
Greater areaGreater Pretoria, 6 km out
Winter daylight13 h 45 min, sunset 17:58
See Pretoria on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pretoria
- It is part of Greater Pretoria, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 45 min and sets around 17:58; in late June it sets around 17:25.
How Pretoria 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 | 47 | #241 of 367 | #40 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #29 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #74 of 367 | #27 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #73 of 367 | #27 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #354 of 367 | #42 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #204 of 367 | #36 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #558 of 578 | #42 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 91 | #2 of 224 | #2 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 93 | #2 of 204 | #2 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 94 | #2 of 164 | #2 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #85 of 578 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #16 of 212 | #16 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #4 of 168 | #2 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #31 of 74 | #8 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #30 of 367 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #28 of 578 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 94 | #2 of 186 | #2 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 92 | #4 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #28 of 367 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 1 | #577 of 578 | #42 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #85 of 578 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 9 | #531 of 578 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 10 | #572 of 578 | #41 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #56 of 578 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #17 of 578 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #276 of 578 | #36 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 92 | #13 of 578 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #2 of 233 | #2 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Centurion 13 km
- Midstream 19 km
- Ga-Rankuwa 24 km
- Midrand 27 km
- Ivory Park 28 km
- Thembisa 28 km
- Mabopane 29 km
- Soshanguve 32 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.