Living in Folweni
Folweni is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 36,425 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 5%, #25 of 578), retired couples (top 5%, #16 of 367), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 6%, #34 of 578).
Residents36,425
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport52 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+21 km
Within 30 km3,727,300 people
Sea coast10 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 390 m
Main railway line8.4 km
Distance to Bloemfontein453 km
Within 10 km50,238 people
Greater areaGreater Durban, 22 km out
LandscapeWild Coast
Winter daylight14 h 05 min, sunset 17:57
See Folweni on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Folweni
- The landscape belongs to Wild Coast.
- The INDIAN OCEAN is 10 km away.
- It is part of Greater Durban, 22 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 05 min and sets around 17:57; in late June it sets around 17:05.
How Folweni 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 | 58 | #106 of 367 | #19 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #72 of 578 | #10 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #112 of 367 | #19 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #104 of 367 | #16 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #16 of 367 | #4 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #64 of 367 | #6 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #25 of 578 | #2 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #85 of 224 | #12 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 52 | #90 of 204 | #12 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 56 | #81 of 164 | #11 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #76 of 578 | #7 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | 68 | #97 of 212 | #12 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 44 | #107 of 168 | #13 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 12 | #20 of 74 | #6 of 13 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #77 of 367 | #11 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #69 of 578 | #9 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 37 | #100 of 186 | #12 of 32 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #63 of 578 | #6 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #110 of 367 | #17 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #356 of 578 | #38 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #149 of 578 | #18 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #34 of 578 | #5 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #315 of 578 | #32 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #68 of 578 | #10 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #72 of 578 | #9 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #190 of 578 | #33 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #52 of 138 | #14 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #55 of 578 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #107 of 233 | #14 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- eManzimtoti 10 km
- Magabeni 20 km
- Pinetown 21 km
- Craigieburn 23 km
- eMkhomazi 23 km
- Berea 24 km
- Mpumalanga 26 km
- Durban 26 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.