Living in Ulundi
Ulundi is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 31,795 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 30%, #168 of 578), early retirees (top 42%, #241 of 578), rural value seekers (top 56%, #318 of 578).
Residents31,795
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport145 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+79 km
Within 30 km41,200 people
Sea coast74 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 500 m, height range 360 m
Main railway line4.6 km
Distance to Bloemfontein513 km
Within 10 km31,795 people
Winter daylight13 h 57 min, sunset 17:51
See Ulundi on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ulundi
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 57 min and sets around 17:51; in late June it sets around 17:06.
How Ulundi 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 | 20 | #407 of 578 | #58 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 | 66 | #241 of 578 | #31 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 | 58 | #339 of 578 | #45 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #365 of 578 | #51 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #416 of 578 | #60 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #319 of 578 | #33 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #365 of 578 | #55 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #168 of 578 | #37 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #318 of 578 | #34 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #297 of 578 | #42 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 21 | #337 of 578 | #50 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #339 of 578 | #52 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #418 of 578 | #59 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.