Living in Westonaria
Westonaria is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, home to 156,831 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 3%, #17 of 578), remote workers (top 3%, #17 of 578), low-income households (top 4%, #18 of 578).
Residents156,831
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport51 km (Lanseria International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km2,976,700 people
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 110 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein341 km
Within 10 km168,594 people
Greater areaGreater Johannesburg, 41 km out
Winter daylight13 h 47 min, sunset 18:01
See Westonaria on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Westonaria
- It is part of Greater Johannesburg, 41 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 17:26.
How Westonaria 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 | 64 | #17 of 367 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #18 of 578 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #37 of 367 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #37 of 367 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #49 of 367 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 84 | #20 of 367 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #17 of 578 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #26 of 224 | #20 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #27 of 204 | #20 of 40 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #24 of 164 | #20 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #17 of 578 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #19 of 212 | #19 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #31 of 168 | #20 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #60 of 74 | #24 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #16 of 367 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #24 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #30 of 186 | #20 of 38 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #28 of 578 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #36 of 367 | #21 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 29 | #505 of 578 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #83 of 578 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #488 of 578 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #431 of 578 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #10 of 578 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #25 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #35 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 90 | #24 of 578 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #33 of 233 | #21 of 40 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Glenharvie 9 km
- Randfontein 16 km
- Poortje 20 km
- Soweto 22 km
- Fochville 24 km
- Carletonville 25 km
- Bagale 28 km
- Roodepoort 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.