Living in Lydenburg
Lydenburg is a large place in Mpumalanga, South Africa, home to 49,605 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 17%, #96 of 578), early retirees (top 18%, #102 of 578), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 25%, #143 of 578).
Residents49,605
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport74 km (Kruger Mpumalanga International)
Nearest city of 100k+68 km
Within 30 km49,600 people
Terrain around itabout 1,510 m, height range 450 m
Main railway line2.4 km
Distance to Bloemfontein612 km
Within 10 km49,605 people
Winter daylight13 h 42 min, sunset 17:48
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lydenburg
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 42 min and sets around 17:48; in late June it sets around 17:17.
How Lydenburg 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 28 | #334 of 578 | #84 of 110 | 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 | 69 | #102 of 578 | #17 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 | #170 of 578 | #33 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #253 of 578 | #65 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 20 | #291 of 578 | #83 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #368 of 578 | #58 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 3 | #296 of 578 | #63 of 110 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #143 of 578 | #11 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #373 of 578 | #60 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #202 of 578 | #45 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 33 | #228 of 578 | #51 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #96 of 578 | #21 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 16 | #319 of 578 | #89 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sabie 34 km
- Burgersfort 48 km
- Dullstroom 49 km
- Tukakgomo 52 km
- Praktiseer 58 km
- Emgwenya 61 km
- White River 63 km
- Machadodorp 67 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.