Living in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 839,327 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 4%, #21 of 578), movers on a budget (top 4%, #21 of 578), expat professionals (top 4%, #22 of 578).
Residents839,327
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport70 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km933,400 people
Sea coast66 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 700 m, height range 340 m
Main railway line1.9 km
Distance to Bloemfontein407 km
Within 10 km839,327 people
Greater areaGreater Pietermaritzburg, the core
Winter daylight14 h 03 min, sunset 17:58
See Pietermaritzburg on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pietermaritzburg
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 03 min and sets around 17:58; in late June it sets around 17:07.
How Pietermaritzburg 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 | 61 | #63 of 367 | #10 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #21 of 578 | #1 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #15 of 367 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #15 of 367 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #166 of 367 | #30 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #60 of 367 | #5 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #183 of 578 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #19 of 224 | #2 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #19 of 204 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #21 of 164 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #32 of 578 | #3 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #22 of 212 | #2 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 89 | #12 of 168 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #35 of 74 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #22 of 367 | #3 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #21 of 578 | #1 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 85 | #12 of 186 | #2 of 32 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #22 of 578 | #2 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 85 | #18 of 367 | #1 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 15 | #554 of 578 | #69 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #86 of 578 | #7 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #376 of 578 | #63 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #541 of 578 | #65 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #15 of 578 | #2 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #20 of 578 | #1 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #128 of 578 | #20 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 82 | #40 of 578 | #5 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #18 of 233 | #2 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hopewell 19 km
- Albert Falls 20 km
- Mpophomeni 21 km
- Howick 22 km
- Cato Ridge 23 km
- Trust Feed 28 km
- Richmond 31 km
- Mpumalanga 32 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.