Living in Soweto
Soweto is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 1,695,047 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #2 of 578), digital natives (top 1%, #1 of 233), single professionals (top 1%, #1 of 224).
Residents1,695,047
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport37 km (Lanseria International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km13,432,100 people
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line2.4 km
Distance to Bloemfontein355 km
Within 10 km1,695,047 people
Greater areaGreater Johannesburg, 20 km out
Winter daylight13 h 47 min, sunset 18:01
See Soweto on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Soweto
- It is part of Greater Johannesburg, 20 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 17:25.
How Soweto 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 | 54 | #171 of 367 | #31 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #19 of 578 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #70 of 367 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #69 of 367 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #231 of 367 | #33 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 84 | #18 of 367 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #233 of 578 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 92 | #1 of 224 | #1 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 93 | #1 of 204 | #1 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 95 | #1 of 164 | #1 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 84 | #8 of 578 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 91 | #13 of 212 | #13 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #5 of 168 | #3 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #32 of 74 | #9 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #20 of 367 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #22 of 578 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 95 | #1 of 186 | #1 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 92 | #2 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 83 | #23 of 367 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 10 | #565 of 578 | #37 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #82 of 578 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 4 | #545 of 578 | #32 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 19 | #563 of 578 | #37 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #23 of 578 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #12 of 578 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #61 of 578 | #27 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 93 | #11 of 578 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 74 | #1 of 233 | #1 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Roodepoort 12 km
- Randfontein 18 km
- Walkerville 19 km
- Johannesburg 20 km
- Westonaria 22 km
- Krugersdorp 22 km
- Poortje 23 km
- Randburg 24 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.