Living in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 140,121 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 7%, #36 of 578), retired couples (top 8%, #27 of 367), single pensioners (top 8%, #28 of 367).
Residents140,121
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport52 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km339,100 people
Sea coast36 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 670 m, height range 200 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein433 km
Within 10 km140,121 people
Greater areaGreater Durban, 33 km out
Winter daylight14 h 04 min, sunset 17:58
See Mpumalanga on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mpumalanga
- It is part of Greater Durban, 33 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 04 min and sets around 17:58; in late June it sets around 17:06.
How Mpumalanga 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 | 63 | #33 of 367 | #5 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 66 | #66 of 578 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #47 of 367 | #7 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #51 of 367 | #6 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #27 of 367 | #6 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #28 of 367 | #3 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #67 of 578 | #6 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #64 of 224 | #9 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 64 | #63 of 204 | #9 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #62 of 164 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #36 of 578 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #57 of 212 | #8 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #63 of 168 | #9 of 29 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #60 of 367 | #8 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #67 of 578 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #63 of 186 | #9 of 32 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #72 of 578 | #11 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #51 of 367 | #8 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #492 of 578 | #60 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #88 of 578 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #395 of 578 | #66 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #488 of 578 | #56 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #43 of 578 | #6 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #59 of 578 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #191 of 578 | #34 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 53 | #136 of 138 | #34 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #74 of 578 | #11 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #64 of 233 | #9 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cato Ridge 10 km
- Hopewell 23 km
- Pinetown 24 km
- Folweni 26 km
- Ntuzuma 31 km
- Pietermaritzburg 32 km
- Berea 35 km
- Richmond 36 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.