Living in Margate
Margate is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 34,407 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 10%, #53 of 578), retired couples (top 28%, #101 of 367), early retirees (top 36%, #206 of 578).
Residents34,407
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport157 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+120 km
Within 30 km111,000 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 280 m
Main railway line9.4 km
Distance to Bloemfontein443 km
Within 10 km51,298 people
Winter daylight14 h 09 min, sunset 18:01
See Margate on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Margate
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 09 min and sets around 18:01; in late June it sets around 17:05.
How Margate 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 | 43 | #314 of 367 | #49 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #286 of 578 | #45 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #305 of 367 | #51 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #300 of 367 | #50 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #101 of 367 | #19 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #258 of 367 | #36 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #206 of 578 | #28 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #332 of 578 | #43 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 21 | #319 of 367 | #49 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 40 | #267 of 578 | #40 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 8 | #344 of 578 | #47 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 36 | #324 of 367 | #46 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #391 of 578 | #46 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #361 of 578 | #54 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 57 | #53 of 578 | #9 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #378 of 578 | #43 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #215 of 578 | #28 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 26 | #288 of 578 | #43 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #370 of 578 | #55 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #78 of 138 | #26 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 3 | #385 of 578 | #54 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ga-Malakhe 7 km
- Port Shepstone 16 km
- Port Edward 25 km
- Bizana 49 km
- Harding 56 km
- eMuziwezinto 68 km
- Scottburgh 74 km
- Clydesdale 75 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.