Living in Kuils River
Kuils River is a large place in Western Cape, South Africa, home to 46,685 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 2%, #7 of 578), retired couples (top 4%, #12 of 367), business owners (top 9%, #48 of 578).
Residents46,685
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport10 km (Cape Town International)
Nearest city of 100k+19 km
Within 30 km5,397,000 people
Sea coast15 km
Climate typeMediterranean, hot summer (Csa)
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line2.9 km
Distance to Bloemfontein892 km
Within 10 km46,685 people
Greater areaGreater Cape Town, 25 km out
Winter daylight14 h 25 min, sunset 18:56
See Kuils River on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kuils River
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 15 km away.
- It is part of Greater Cape Town, 25 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 25 min and sets around 18:56; in late June it sets around 17:44.
How Kuils River 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 | 56 | #139 of 367 | #19 of 62 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #71 of 578 | #10 of 93 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #97 of 367 | #10 of 62 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #94 of 367 | #8 of 62 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 82 | #12 of 367 | #9 of 62 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #45 of 367 | #12 of 62 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #7 of 578 | #7 of 93 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #81 of 224 | #13 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #86 of 204 | #15 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #77 of 164 | #13 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #50 of 578 | #14 of 93 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #89 of 212 | #16 of 36 | Map |
| Car-free household | 47 | #101 of 168 | #16 of 25 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #71 of 367 | #8 of 62 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #64 of 578 | #11 of 93 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 39 | #95 of 186 | #15 of 27 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #55 of 578 | #12 of 93 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #89 of 367 | #13 of 62 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #358 of 578 | #62 of 93 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #128 of 578 | #14 of 93 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #210 of 578 | #66 of 93 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #330 of 578 | #58 of 93 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #76 of 578 | #10 of 93 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #64 of 578 | #10 of 93 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #177 of 578 | #27 of 93 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #43 of 138 | #25 of 57 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #48 of 578 | #11 of 93 | Map |
| Digital native | 40 | #102 of 233 | #17 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kraaifontein 10 km
- Durbanville 13 km
- Stellenbosch 15 km
- Fisantekraal 17 km
- Somerset West 19 km
- Klapmuts 21 km
- Rondebosch 21 km
- Rosebank 21 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.