Living in Tokoza
Tokoza is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 106,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 3%, #15 of 578), remote workers (top 4%, #18 of 578), business owners (top 4%, #21 of 578).
Residents106,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport27 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km13,096,000 people
Terrain around itabout 1,540 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line1.4 km
Distance to Bloemfontein359 km
Within 10 km106,000 people
Greater areaGreater Johannesburg, 24 km out
Winter daylight13 h 48 min, sunset 18:00
See Tokoza on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tokoza
- It is part of Greater Johannesburg, 24 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 48 min and sets around 18:00; in late June it sets around 17:24.
How Tokoza 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 | #29 of 367 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #31 of 578 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #67 of 367 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #62 of 367 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #31 of 367 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 85 | #14 of 367 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #15 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #37 of 224 | #25 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #39 of 204 | #25 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #34 of 164 | #24 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #18 of 578 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #29 of 212 | #22 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #57 of 168 | #27 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #72 of 74 | #30 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #25 of 367 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #35 of 578 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #52 of 186 | #26 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #33 of 578 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #50 of 367 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 35 | #450 of 578 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #75 of 578 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #463 of 578 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #401 of 578 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #24 of 578 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #37 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #30 of 578 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 90 | #21 of 578 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #49 of 233 | #25 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Alberton 10 km
- Germiston 15 km
- Walkerville 19 km
- Johannesburg 19 km
- Boksburg 21 km
- Edenvale 24 km
- Benoni 27 km
- Brakpan 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.