Living in Richards Bay
Richards Bay is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 252,968 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 3%, #9 of 367), single parents (top 6%, #21 of 367), low-income families (top 7%, #23 of 367).
Residents252,968
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport128 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km335,300 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line1.2 km
Distance to Bloemfontein566 km
Within 10 km252,968 people
Winter daylight13 h 59 min, sunset 17:50
See Richards Bay on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Richards Bay
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 59 min and sets around 17:50; in late June it sets around 17:03.
How Richards Bay 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 | 65 | #9 of 367 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #46 of 578 | #6 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #23 of 367 | #3 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #21 of 367 | #3 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #28 of 367 | #7 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #84 of 367 | #9 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #185 of 578 | #24 of 71 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #47 of 224 | #7 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #47 of 204 | #7 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #53 of 164 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #78 of 578 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #48 of 212 | #6 of 34 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #36 of 168 | #4 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #55 of 74 | #11 of 13 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #46 of 367 | #6 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #52 of 578 | #6 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 68 | #41 of 186 | #5 of 32 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #71 of 578 | #10 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #47 of 367 | #6 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #528 of 578 | #65 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #115 of 578 | #12 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #331 of 578 | #57 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #465 of 578 | #53 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #25 of 578 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #54 of 578 | #7 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #445 of 578 | #62 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #58 of 138 | #17 of 34 | Map |
| Business owner | 68 | #88 of 578 | #12 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #51 of 233 | #7 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Empangeni 14 km
- eSikhaleni 17 km
- Mtubatuba 43 km
- Kgwaripe 55 km
- Eshowe 56 km
- Melmoth 66 km
- Mandeni 73 km
- Sundumbili 73 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.