Living in Ceres
Ceres is a large place in Western Cape, South Africa, home to 41,596 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 4%, #20 of 578), climate-conscious movers (top 15%, #83 of 578), remote workers (top 17%, #94 of 578).
Residents41,596
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport94 km (Cape Town International)
Nearest city of 100k+33 km
Within 30 km86,200 people
Climate typeMediterranean, warm summer (Csb)
Terrain around itabout 590 m, height range 530 m
Main railway line12.5 km
Distance to Bloemfontein810 km
Within 10 km60,958 people
Winter daylight14 h 22 min, sunset 18:52
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ceres
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 22 min and sets around 18:52; in late June it sets around 17:43.
How Ceres 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 | 55 | #162 of 367 | #23 of 62 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #197 of 578 | #32 of 93 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #152 of 367 | #16 of 62 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #153 of 367 | #18 of 62 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #86 of 367 | #34 of 62 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #72 of 367 | #18 of 62 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #20 of 578 | #14 of 93 | Map |
| Single professional | 20 | #177 of 224 | #29 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | 22 | #179 of 204 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 74 | #94 of 578 | #24 of 93 | Map |
| Commuter | 38 | #191 of 212 | #32 of 36 | 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 | 49 | #190 of 367 | #32 of 62 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #194 of 578 | #33 of 93 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 31 | #228 of 578 | #35 of 93 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #169 of 367 | #31 of 62 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #386 of 578 | #68 of 93 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #201 of 578 | #30 of 93 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #123 of 578 | #50 of 93 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #394 of 578 | #69 of 93 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #168 of 578 | #27 of 93 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #167 of 578 | #31 of 93 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #83 of 578 | #18 of 93 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 35 | #226 of 578 | #37 of 93 | Map |
| Digital native | 23 | #176 of 233 | #30 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- eNduli 3 km
- Prince Alfred Hamlet 7 km
- Wolseley 11 km
- Tulbagh 18 km
- Worcester 33 km
- Saron 35 km
- De Doorns 35 km
- Riebeek-Kasteel 38 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.