Living in Randburg
Randburg is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 337,053 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 1%, #2 of 578), movers on a budget (top 1%, #3 of 578), climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #3 of 578).
Residents337,053
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport19 km (Lanseria International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km13,835,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 250 m
Main railway line10.2 km
Distance to Bloemfontein379 km
Within 10 km337,053 people
Greater areaGreater Johannesburg, 9 km out
Winter daylight13 h 46 min, sunset 18:00
See Randburg on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Randburg
- It is part of Greater Johannesburg, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 46 min and sets around 18:00; in late June it sets around 17:25.
How Randburg 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 | 66 | #3 of 367 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 82 | #4 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #3 of 367 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #3 of 367 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #29 of 367 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 87 | #2 of 367 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #12 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #13 of 224 | #11 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #14 of 204 | #12 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 88 | #12 of 164 | #10 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 87 | #2 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 93 | #4 of 212 | #4 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #18 of 168 | #14 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #48 of 74 | #17 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #2 of 367 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 79 | #3 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 82 | #17 of 186 | #13 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 89 | #11 of 578 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 89 | #5 of 367 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #522 of 578 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #43 of 578 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #347 of 578 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #407 of 578 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 89 | #2 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 86 | #3 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #3 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 95 | #3 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #19 of 233 | #14 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Johannesburg 13 km
- Roodepoort 15 km
- Edenvale 16 km
- Midrand 18 km
- Ivory Park 22 km
- Krugersdorp 23 km
- Alberton 23 km
- Germiston 23 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.