Living in Balfour
Balfour is a large place in Mpumalanga, South Africa, home to 46,008 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 8%, #43 of 578), climate-conscious movers (top 9%, #50 of 578), retired couples (top 14%, #50 of 367).
Residents46,008
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport68 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+28 km
Within 30 km287,300 people
Terrain around itabout 1,620 m, height range 60 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein358 km
Within 10 km46,008 people
Winter daylight13 h 49 min, sunset 17:59
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Balfour
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 49 min and sets around 17:59; in late June it sets around 17:21.
How Balfour 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 Mpumalanga | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #134 of 367 | #23 of 92 | Map |
| Low-income household | 52 | #144 of 578 | #17 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #140 of 367 | #19 of 92 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #135 of 367 | #21 of 92 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #50 of 367 | #1 of 92 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #78 of 367 | #12 of 92 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #43 of 578 | #2 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 35 | #134 of 224 | #17 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 36 | #136 of 204 | #17 of 29 | Map |
| DINKS | 37 | #127 of 164 | #16 of 24 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #110 of 578 | #14 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 52 | #154 of 212 | #20 of 30 | Map |
| Car-free household | 36 | #123 of 168 | #16 of 25 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #159 of 367 | #20 of 92 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #143 of 578 | #22 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 25 | #122 of 186 | #15 of 27 | Map |
| Expat professional | 47 | #127 of 578 | #14 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #126 of 367 | #18 of 92 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #344 of 578 | #51 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 11 | #182 of 578 | #43 of 110 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #525 of 578 | #102 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #327 of 578 | #46 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #120 of 578 | #19 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #125 of 578 | #14 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #50 of 578 | #5 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #123 of 138 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| Business owner | 55 | #144 of 578 | #16 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 28 | #145 of 233 | #17 of 35 | 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.