Living in Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay is a large place in Western Cape, South Africa, home to 78,940 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 3%, #11 of 367), climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #57 of 578), remote workers (top 16%, #87 of 578).
Residents78,940
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport29 km (George)
Nearest city of 100k+38 km
Within 30 km96,900 people
Sea coast0 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 110 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein683 km
Within 10 km78,940 people
Winter daylight14 h 26 min, sunset 18:43
See Mossel Bay on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mossel Bay
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 26 min and sets around 18:43; in late June it sets around 17:29.
How Mossel Bay 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 | 54 | #182 of 367 | #28 of 62 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #184 of 578 | #30 of 93 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #172 of 367 | #24 of 62 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #171 of 367 | #22 of 62 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 82 | #11 of 367 | #8 of 62 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #57 of 367 | #16 of 62 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #118 of 578 | #42 of 93 | Map |
| Single professional | 27 | #154 of 224 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | 29 | #155 of 204 | #26 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 74 | #87 of 578 | #21 of 93 | Map |
| Commuter | 40 | #188 of 212 | #31 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 | #188 of 367 | #31 of 62 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #140 of 578 | #24 of 93 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 41 | #164 of 578 | #28 of 93 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #85 of 367 | #11 of 62 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #431 of 578 | #75 of 93 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 12 | #168 of 578 | #20 of 93 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #118 of 578 | #49 of 93 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #450 of 578 | #78 of 93 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #103 of 578 | #16 of 93 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #122 of 578 | #20 of 93 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #57 of 578 | #12 of 93 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #24 of 138 | #15 of 57 | Map |
| Business owner | 42 | #186 of 578 | #30 of 93 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #134 of 233 | #24 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Groot-Brakrivier 17 km
- George 38 km
- Wilderness 45 km
- Albertina 52 km
- Sedgefield 63 km
- Oudtshoorn 65 km
- Stilbaai 71 km
- Dysselsdorp 73 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.