Living in Dundee
Dundee is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 84,413 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 23%, #128 of 578), movers on a budget (top 30%, #169 of 578), low-income households (top 33%, #189 of 578).
Residents84,413
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport183 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+54 km
Within 30 km115,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,310 m, height range 310 m
Main railway line1.1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein405 km
Within 10 km105,437 people
Winter daylight13 h 56 min, sunset 17:55
See Dundee on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dundee
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 56 min and sets around 17:55; in late June it sets around 17:11.
How Dundee 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 KwaZulu-Natal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #219 of 367 | #32 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #189 of 578 | #32 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #207 of 367 | #35 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #215 of 367 | #36 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #189 of 367 | #34 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #171 of 367 | #23 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #128 of 578 | #14 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 65 | #194 of 578 | #27 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 41 | #225 of 367 | #37 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #169 of 578 | #26 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 25 | #253 of 578 | #35 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #173 of 367 | #26 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #480 of 578 | #57 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 2 | #312 of 578 | #47 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #326 of 578 | #56 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #481 of 578 | #54 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #101 of 578 | #12 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 40 | #177 of 578 | #28 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #206 of 578 | #35 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 21 | #299 of 578 | #41 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.