Living in Roodepoort
Roodepoort is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 326,416 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 1%, #1 of 367), first-time home buyers (top 1%, #1 of 367), low-income families (top 1%, #2 of 367).
Residents326,416
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport25 km (Lanseria International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km12,640,900 people
Terrain around itabout 1,620 m, height range 250 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein366 km
Within 10 km326,416 people
Greater areaGreater Johannesburg, 16 km out
Winter daylight13 h 47 min, sunset 18:00
See Roodepoort on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Roodepoort
- It is part of Greater Johannesburg, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 47 min and sets around 18:00; in late June it sets around 17:25.
How Roodepoort 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 | #1 of 367 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 82 | #5 of 578 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #2 of 367 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #2 of 367 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #32 of 367 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 87 | #6 of 367 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #13 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #15 of 224 | #13 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #15 of 204 | #13 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 88 | #13 of 164 | #11 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 86 | #4 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 93 | #5 of 212 | #5 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #19 of 168 | #15 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #49 of 74 | #18 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #1 of 367 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 79 | #4 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #19 of 186 | #15 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 88 | #13 of 578 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 88 | #7 of 367 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #520 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #53 of 578 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #348 of 578 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #405 of 578 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 88 | #3 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 85 | #4 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #5 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 94 | #7 of 578 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #20 of 233 | #15 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Soweto 12 km
- Krugersdorp 13 km
- Randburg 15 km
- Randfontein 17 km
- Johannesburg 18 km
- Bagale 25 km
- Alberton 28 km
- Edenvale 28 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.