Living in Lukwatini
Lukwatini is a large place in Mpumalanga, South Africa, home to 37,362 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 5%, #27 of 578), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 25%, #141 of 578), remote workers (top 29%, #165 of 578).
Residents37,362
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport80 km (Kruger Mpumalanga International)
Nearest city of 100k+66 km
Within 30 km137,300 people
Terrain around itabout 950 m, height range 590 m
Main railway line24.2 km
Border with Eswatini21 km
Distance to Bloemfontein567 km
Within 10 km78,297 people
LandscapeDrakensberg
Winter daylight13 h 46 min, sunset 17:48
See Lukwatini on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lukwatini
- The landscape belongs to Drakensberg.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 46 min and sets around 17:48; in late June it sets around 17:14.
How Lukwatini 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 | 45 | #268 of 367 | #48 of 92 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #223 of 578 | #51 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #252 of 367 | #43 of 92 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #254 of 367 | #43 of 92 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #260 of 367 | #64 of 92 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #200 of 367 | #50 of 92 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #204 of 578 | #44 of 110 | 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 | 67 | #165 of 578 | #30 of 110 | 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 | 31 | #261 of 367 | #49 of 92 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #166 of 578 | #33 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #205 of 578 | #51 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #196 of 367 | #38 of 92 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #438 of 578 | #81 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 54 | #27 of 578 | #20 of 110 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #141 of 578 | #10 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #459 of 578 | #82 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #145 of 578 | #24 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 38 | #187 of 578 | #34 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #345 of 578 | #55 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 32 | #247 of 578 | #68 of 110 | 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.