Living in Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 52,793 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 13%, #74 of 578), retired couples (top 24%, #88 of 367), early retirees (top 28%, #159 of 578).
Residents52,793
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport141 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+105 km
Within 30 km104,100 people
Sea coast0 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line1.1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein445 km
Within 10 km52,793 people
Winter daylight14 h 08 min, sunset 18:01
See Port Shepstone on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Port Shepstone
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 08 min and sets around 18:01; in late June it sets around 17:05.
How Port Shepstone 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 | 44 | #294 of 367 | #46 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #285 of 578 | #44 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #289 of 367 | #49 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #287 of 367 | #49 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #88 of 367 | #14 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #240 of 367 | #33 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #159 of 578 | #18 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 | 60 | #300 of 578 | #39 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 | 22 | #318 of 367 | #48 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #257 of 578 | #39 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 12 | #331 of 578 | #46 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #290 of 367 | #42 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #390 of 578 | #45 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #351 of 578 | #53 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 54 | #74 of 578 | #13 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #370 of 578 | #40 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #177 of 578 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 29 | #265 of 578 | #40 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #342 of 578 | #53 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #71 of 138 | #23 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 6 | #369 of 578 | #51 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ga-Malakhe 14 km
- Margate 16 km
- Port Edward 41 km
- eMuziwezinto 52 km
- Harding 58 km
- Scottburgh 58 km
- Bizana 59 km
- Craigieburn 67 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.