Living in Randfontein
Randfontein is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 133,654 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 3%, #14 of 578), early retirees (top 4%, #18 of 578), single pensioners (top 5%, #15 of 367).
Residents133,654
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport35 km (Lanseria International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km2,726,200 people
Terrain around itabout 1,680 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line1.1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein357 km
Within 10 km133,654 people
Greater areaGreater Johannesburg, 33 km out
Winter daylight13 h 47 min, sunset 18:01
See Randfontein on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Randfontein
- It is part of Greater Johannesburg, 33 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 47 min and sets around 18:01; in late June it sets around 17:26.
How Randfontein 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 | #39 of 367 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #28 of 578 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #61 of 367 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #65 of 367 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #48 of 367 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 85 | #15 of 367 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #18 of 578 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #32 of 224 | #23 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #32 of 204 | #23 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #30 of 164 | #22 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #14 of 578 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #25 of 212 | #20 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #43 of 168 | #22 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #65 of 74 | #27 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #23 of 367 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #30 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 67 | #42 of 186 | #23 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #31 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #43 of 367 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #486 of 578 | #14 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #77 of 578 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #481 of 578 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #438 of 578 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #21 of 578 | #14 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #30 of 578 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #41 of 578 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 89 | #25 of 578 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #42 of 233 | #24 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Krugersdorp 13 km
- Bagale 14 km
- Westonaria 16 km
- Roodepoort 17 km
- Soweto 18 km
- Glenharvie 24 km
- Magaliesburg 26 km
- Poortje 31 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.