Living in Wembesi
Wembesi is a large place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, home to 33,849 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 21%, #119 of 578), climate-conscious movers (top 26%, #147 of 578), remote workers (top 35%, #199 of 578).
Residents33,849
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport144 km (King Shaka International)
Nearest city of 100k+55 km
Within 30 km82,000 people
Terrain around itabout 1,260 m, height range 280 m
Main railway line7.6 km
Border with Lesotho44 km
Distance to Bloemfontein345 km
Within 10 km60,293 people
Winter daylight14 h 00 min, sunset 17:59
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wembesi
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 00 min and sets around 17:59; in late June it sets around 17:11.
How Wembesi 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 | 49 | #222 of 367 | #33 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #247 of 578 | #39 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #219 of 367 | #38 of 52 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #220 of 367 | #37 of 52 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #160 of 367 | #29 of 52 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #149 of 367 | #17 of 52 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #119 of 578 | #12 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 | 65 | #199 of 578 | #28 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 campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #241 of 367 | #43 of 52 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #236 of 578 | #37 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 19 | #302 of 578 | #41 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #229 of 367 | #35 of 52 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #394 of 578 | #48 of 71 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 5 | #253 of 578 | #39 of 71 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #285 of 578 | #52 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #393 of 578 | #47 of 71 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #201 of 578 | #26 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 33 | #236 of 578 | #38 of 71 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #147 of 578 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 18 | #308 of 578 | #45 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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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.