Living in KwaDukuza
KwaDukuza is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 161,177 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 2%, #7 of 367), young families (top 5%, #16 of 367), remote workers (top 6%, #30 of 578).
Residents161,177
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport36 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km276,300 people
Sea coast7 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 360 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein492 km
Within 10 km171,283 people
LandscapeWild Coast
Winter daylight14 h 01 min, sunset 17:54
See KwaDukuza on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about KwaDukuza
- The landscape belongs to Wild Coast.
- The INDIAN OCEAN is 7 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 01 min and sets around 17:54; in late June it sets around 17:05.
How KwaDukuza 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 | 64 | #16 of 367 | #3 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #61 of 578 | #7 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #36 of 367 | #4 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #36 of 367 | #4 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 84 | #7 of 367 | #1 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 84 | #21 of 367 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #70 of 578 | #7 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #58 of 224 | #8 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #59 of 204 | #8 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #60 of 164 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #30 of 578 | #2 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #54 of 212 | #7 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #52 of 168 | #8 of 29 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #58 of 367 | #7 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #60 of 578 | #7 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #55 of 186 | #8 of 32 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #65 of 578 | #7 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #35 of 367 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 29 | #503 of 578 | #61 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #72 of 578 | #5 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #86 of 578 | #16 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #493 of 578 | #57 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #39 of 578 | #5 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #53 of 578 | #6 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #155 of 578 | #25 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #38 of 138 | #7 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #71 of 578 | #10 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #58 of 233 | #8 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Darnall 9 km
- Shakaskraal 15 km
- Mandeni 23 km
- Sundumbili 24 km
- Ballitoville 25 km
- Tongaat 32 km
- Hazelmere 38 km
- Inanda 47 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.