Living in Malmesbury
Malmesbury is a large place in Western Cape, South Africa, home to 43,009 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 4%, #19 of 578), retired couples (top 8%, #26 of 367), single pensioners (top 15%, #55 of 367).
Residents43,009
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport58 km (Cape Town International)
Nearest city of 100k+34 km
Within 30 km147,500 people
Sea coast36 km
Climate typeMediterranean, hot summer (Csa)
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 170 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein861 km
Within 10 km43,009 people
Winter daylight14 h 22 min, sunset 18:55
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Malmesbury
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 22 min and sets around 18:55; in late June it sets around 17:45.
How Malmesbury 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 | #155 of 367 | #22 of 62 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #178 of 578 | #29 of 93 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #171 of 367 | #23 of 62 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #165 of 367 | #21 of 62 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #26 of 367 | #17 of 62 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #55 of 367 | #15 of 62 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #19 of 578 | #13 of 93 | Map |
| Single professional | 24 | #164 of 224 | #26 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | 26 | #167 of 204 | #27 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 74 | #96 of 578 | #26 of 93 | Map |
| Commuter | 42 | #183 of 212 | #29 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 | 50 | #184 of 367 | #29 of 62 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #183 of 578 | #31 of 93 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 39 | #178 of 578 | #30 of 93 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #134 of 367 | #22 of 62 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #326 of 578 | #57 of 93 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #194 of 578 | #26 of 93 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #328 of 578 | #84 of 93 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #324 of 578 | #57 of 93 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #155 of 578 | #24 of 93 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #146 of 578 | #26 of 93 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #221 of 578 | #32 of 93 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #131 of 138 | #54 of 57 | Map |
| Business owner | 45 | #176 of 578 | #29 of 93 | Map |
| Digital native | 24 | #174 of 233 | #29 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Riebeek West 18 km
- Riebeek-Kasteel 18 km
- Mamre 24 km
- Atlantis 25 km
- Wellington 33 km
- Darling 34 km
- Moorreesburg 35 km
- Fisantekraal 36 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.