Living in eSikhaleni
eSikhaleni is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 49,265 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 15%, #55 of 367), low-income households (top 21%, #120 of 578), young families (top 22%, #79 of 367).
Residents49,265
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport112 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+17 km
Within 30 km335,300 people
Sea coast5 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line1.8 km
Distance to Bloemfontein552 km
Within 10 km49,265 people
Winter daylight13 h 59 min, sunset 17:50
See eSikhaleni on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about eSikhaleni
- The INDIAN OCEAN is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 59 min and sets around 17:50; in late June it sets around 17:03.
How eSikhaleni 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 | 60 | #79 of 367 | #14 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #120 of 578 | #19 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #89 of 367 | #11 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #86 of 367 | #10 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #55 of 367 | #12 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #137 of 367 | #15 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #143 of 578 | #17 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | 40 | #115 of 224 | #18 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 42 | #114 of 204 | #17 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #110 of 164 | #19 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #154 of 578 | #21 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | 61 | #120 of 212 | #18 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 42 | #111 of 168 | #15 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 7 | #22 of 74 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 59 | #126 of 367 | #21 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #134 of 578 | #22 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 30 | #111 of 186 | #16 of 32 | Map |
| Expat professional | 47 | #129 of 578 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #136 of 367 | #20 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #353 of 578 | #36 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 12 | #177 of 578 | #24 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #275 of 578 | #50 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #331 of 578 | #36 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #108 of 578 | #13 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #118 of 578 | #19 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #455 of 578 | #63 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #50 of 138 | #13 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 57 | #131 of 578 | #24 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 31 | #127 of 233 | #21 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Empangeni 12 km
- Richards Bay 17 km
- Eshowe 42 km
- Mandeni 56 km
- Sundumbili 57 km
- Mtubatuba 58 km
- Melmoth 58 km
- Darnall 69 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.