Living in Mandeni
Mandeni is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 37,533 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 6%, #30 of 578), retired couples (top 7%, #25 of 367), early retirees (top 13%, #73 of 578).
Residents37,533
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport59 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+24 km
Within 30 km238,900 people
Sea coast10 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 420 m
Nearest major riverTugela, 2.8 km
Main railway line1.8 km
Distance to Bloemfontein503 km
Within 10 km49,988 people
LandscapeWild Coast
Winter daylight14 h 01 min, sunset 17:53
See Mandeni on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mandeni
- The landscape belongs to Wild Coast.
- The INDIAN OCEAN is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 01 min and sets around 17:53; in late June it sets around 17:04.
How Mandeni 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 | 57 | #118 of 367 | #20 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #142 of 578 | #27 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #126 of 367 | #21 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #118 of 367 | #18 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #25 of 367 | #5 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #74 of 367 | #7 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #73 of 578 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | 34 | #137 of 224 | #24 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 36 | #138 of 204 | #24 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 36 | #129 of 164 | #25 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #108 of 578 | #11 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | 54 | #150 of 212 | #28 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 36 | #122 of 168 | #19 of 29 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 55 | #153 of 367 | #29 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #142 of 578 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 24 | #127 of 186 | #21 of 32 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #134 of 578 | #24 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #123 of 367 | #18 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #355 of 578 | #37 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #164 of 578 | #21 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #30 of 578 | #3 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #359 of 578 | #38 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #134 of 578 | #18 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #127 of 578 | #22 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #371 of 578 | #56 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #56 of 138 | #15 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 56 | #143 of 578 | #27 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 28 | #147 of 233 | #26 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sundumbili 2 km
- Darnall 14 km
- KwaDukuza 23 km
- Eshowe 29 km
- Shakaskraal 39 km
- Ballitoville 48 km
- Tongaat 56 km
- eSikhaleni 56 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.