Living in Delmas
Delmas is a large place in Mpumalanga, South Africa, home to 92,046 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 9%, #51 of 578), early retirees (top 10%, #53 of 578), remote workers (top 10%, #55 of 578).
Residents92,046
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport44 km (O.R. Tambo International)
Nearest city of 100k+23 km
Within 30 km255,400 people
Terrain around itabout 1,570 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein410 km
Within 10 km92,046 people
Greater areaGreater Benoni, 36 km out
Winter daylight13 h 47 min, sunset 17:57
See Delmas on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Delmas
- It is part of Greater Benoni, 36 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 47 min and sets around 17:57; in late June it sets around 17:22.
How Delmas 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 | 58 | #107 of 367 | #15 of 92 | Map |
| Low-income household | 57 | #112 of 578 | #9 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #93 of 367 | #11 of 92 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #96 of 367 | #11 of 92 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #69 of 367 | #3 of 92 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #37 of 367 | #2 of 92 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #53 of 578 | #4 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 47 | #95 of 224 | #6 of 35 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #98 of 204 | #6 of 29 | Map |
| DINKS | 48 | #93 of 164 | #6 of 24 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #55 of 578 | #3 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 60 | #123 of 212 | #13 of 30 | Map |
| Car-free household | 52 | #89 of 168 | #8 of 25 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #131 of 367 | #13 of 92 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #88 of 578 | #6 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 42 | #91 of 186 | #8 of 27 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #94 of 578 | #5 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #70 of 367 | #6 of 92 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #440 of 578 | #82 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #132 of 578 | #32 of 110 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #509 of 578 | #99 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #437 of 578 | #78 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #73 of 578 | #6 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #85 of 578 | #6 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #51 of 578 | #6 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #115 of 578 | #7 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #106 of 233 | #10 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.