Living in Vereeniging
Vereeniging is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 474,681 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 3%, #12 of 578), movers on a budget (top 3%, #15 of 578), low-income families (top 4%, #12 of 367).
Residents474,681
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport67 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,627,400 people
Lake shore27 km (Lake Vaal Dam)
Terrain around itabout 1,450 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverVaal, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein319 km
Within 10 km721,435 people
Greater areaGreater Vereeniging, 4 km out
Winter daylight13 h 49 min, sunset 18:01
See Vereeniging on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Vereeniging
- The Vaal runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Vereeniging, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 49 min and sets around 18:01; in late June it sets around 17:24.
How Vereeniging 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 | 61 | #54 of 367 | #14 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #12 of 578 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #12 of 367 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #13 of 367 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #79 of 367 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #71 of 367 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #151 of 578 | #26 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #17 of 224 | #15 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #16 of 204 | #14 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #17 of 164 | #15 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #34 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 91 | #14 of 212 | #14 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 88 | #13 of 168 | #9 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #41 of 74 | #14 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #12 of 367 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 76 | #15 of 578 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 84 | #13 of 186 | #9 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #19 of 578 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #15 of 367 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 17 | #548 of 578 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #84 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #562 of 578 | #39 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 28 | #524 of 578 | #27 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 81 | #7 of 578 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #14 of 578 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #511 of 578 | #42 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #114 of 138 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Business owner | 87 | #28 of 578 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #17 of 233 | #13 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vanderbijlpark 10 km
- Evaton 17 km
- Sasolburg 19 km
- Walkerville 28 km
- Poortje 29 km
- Deneysville 30 km
- Tokoza 40 km
- Glenharvie 44 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.