Living in Mtubatuba
Mtubatuba is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 33,182 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 54%, #309 of 578), cross-border commuters (top 54%, #310 of 578), nature lovers (top 56%, #321 of 578).
Residents33,182
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport169 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+43 km
Within 30 km44,700 people
Sea coast21 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein586 km
Within 10 km33,182 people
Winter daylight13 h 57 min, sunset 17:48
See Mtubatuba on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mtubatuba
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 57 min and sets around 17:48; in late June it sets around 17:03.
How Mtubatuba 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 30 | #309 of 578 | #47 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 63 | #363 of 578 | #47 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #333 of 578 | #44 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #334 of 578 | #49 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 7 | #350 of 578 | #48 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #321 of 578 | #34 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 2 | #310 of 578 | #46 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 22 | #430 of 578 | #67 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #321 of 578 | #35 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #282 of 578 | #41 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #283 of 578 | #41 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #509 of 578 | #68 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #115 of 138 | #32 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 9 | #348 of 578 | #49 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kgwaripe 17 km
- Richards Bay 43 km
- Empangeni 48 km
- eSikhaleni 58 km
- Ulundi 76 km
- Nongoma 77 km
- Melmoth 79 km
- Eshowe 87 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.