Living in Mkhuhlu
Mkhuhlu is a large place in Mpumalanga, South Africa, home to 42,969 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 17%, #95 of 578), expat professionals (top 20%, #113 of 578), remote workers (top 20%, #114 of 578).
Residents42,969
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport46 km (Kruger Mpumalanga International)
Nearest city of 100k+61 km
Within 30 km311,200 people
Terrain around itabout 470 m, height range 250 m
Main railway line3.3 km
Distance to Bloemfontein676 km
Within 10 km128,504 people
Winter daylight13 h 41 min, sunset 17:44
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mkhuhlu
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 41 min and sets around 17:44; in late June it sets around 17:14.
How Mkhuhlu 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 | 46 | #255 of 367 | #43 of 92 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #158 of 578 | #21 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #233 of 367 | #37 of 92 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #243 of 367 | #38 of 92 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #124 of 367 | #15 of 92 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #86 of 367 | #13 of 92 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #181 of 578 | #35 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 | 72 | #114 of 578 | #15 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 | 38 | #234 of 367 | #36 of 92 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #95 of 578 | #8 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 50 | #113 of 578 | #7 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #102 of 367 | #9 of 92 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 29 | #506 of 578 | #105 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 7 | #232 of 578 | #51 of 110 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #358 of 578 | #55 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #514 of 578 | #101 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #87 of 578 | #7 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #131 of 578 | #16 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #346 of 578 | #56 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 49 | #162 of 578 | #23 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Calcutta 1 km
- Oakley 7 km
- Hlanganani 8 km
- Madras A 9 km
- Khokhamoya 9 km
- Hazyview 13 km
- Marite 13 km
- eMakhazeni B 14 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.