Living in Atlantis
Atlantis is a large place in Western Cape, South Africa, home to 82,736 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 2%, #5 of 367), early retirees (top 5%, #24 of 578), single pensioners (top 9%, #30 of 367).
Residents82,736
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport47 km (Cape Town International)
Nearest city of 100k+39 km
Within 30 km162,600 people
Sea coast11 km
Climate typeMediterranean, hot summer (Csa)
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line10.4 km
Distance to Bloemfontein886 km
Within 10 km93,576 people
Greater areaGreater Cape Town, 39 km out
Winter daylight14 h 23 min, sunset 18:56
See Atlantis on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Atlantis
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 11 km away.
- It is part of Greater Cape Town, 39 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 23 min and sets around 18:56; in late June it sets around 17:46.
How Atlantis 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 Western Cape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #184 of 367 | #29 of 62 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #155 of 578 | #26 of 93 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #169 of 367 | #22 of 62 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #172 of 367 | #23 of 62 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 84 | #5 of 367 | #5 of 62 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #30 of 367 | #8 of 62 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #24 of 578 | #16 of 93 | Map |
| Single professional | 36 | #129 of 224 | #20 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 77 | #58 of 578 | #16 of 93 | Map |
| Commuter | 45 | #177 of 212 | #28 of 36 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #179 of 367 | #28 of 62 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #117 of 578 | #20 of 93 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 47 | #128 of 578 | #25 of 93 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #84 of 367 | #10 of 62 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #446 of 578 | #77 of 93 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 11 | #179 of 578 | #24 of 93 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #278 of 578 | #78 of 93 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #453 of 578 | #79 of 93 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #86 of 578 | #11 of 93 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #110 of 578 | #18 of 93 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #256 of 578 | #43 of 93 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #55 of 138 | #30 of 57 | Map |
| Business owner | 49 | #161 of 578 | #28 of 93 | Map |
| Digital native | 33 | #122 of 233 | #21 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mamre 6 km
- Melkbosstrand 18 km
- Darling 23 km
- Malmesbury 25 km
- Fisantekraal 32 km
- Durbanville 33 km
- Kraaifontein 38 km
- Cape Town 40 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.