Living in Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 246,754 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 3%, #15 of 578), movers on a budget (top 4%, #18 of 578), first-time home buyers (top 5%, #15 of 367).
Residents246,754
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport75 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,596,100 people
Terrain around itabout 1,450 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverVaal, 2.3 km
Main railway line8.5 km
Distance to Bloemfontein311 km
Within 10 km721,435 people
Greater areaGreater Vereeniging, 14 km out
Winter daylight13 h 49 min, sunset 18:02
See Vanderbijlpark on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Vanderbijlpark
- It is part of Greater Vereeniging, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 49 min and sets around 18:02; in late June it sets around 17:24.
How Vanderbijlpark 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 | #44 of 367 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #15 of 578 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #16 of 367 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #17 of 367 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #65 of 367 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #33 of 367 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #115 of 578 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #22 of 224 | #18 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 84 | #22 of 204 | #18 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #22 of 164 | #18 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #29 of 578 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #17 of 212 | #17 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #20 of 168 | #16 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #56 of 74 | #21 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #15 of 367 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 74 | #18 of 578 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 80 | #20 of 186 | #16 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #25 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 82 | #25 of 367 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #542 of 578 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #89 of 578 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #566 of 578 | #42 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #505 of 578 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #11 of 578 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #21 of 578 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #374 of 578 | #38 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | 55 | #132 of 138 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Business owner | 85 | #30 of 578 | #25 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #23 of 233 | #17 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vereeniging 10 km
- Sasolburg 12 km
- Evaton 20 km
- Poortje 29 km
- Deneysville 33 km
- Walkerville 34 km
- Glenharvie 42 km
- Fochville 42 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.