Living in Muizenberg
Muizenberg is a large place in Western Cape, South Africa, home to 36,857 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 1%, #1 of 578), retired couples (top 1%, #2 of 367), single pensioners (top 2%, #7 of 367).
Residents36,857
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport18 km (Cape Town International)
Nearest city of 100k+20 km
Within 30 km4,940,700 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeMediterranean, warm summer (Csb)
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 280 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein919 km
Within 10 km69,524 people
Greater areaGreater Cape Town, 20 km out
Winter daylight14 h 26 min, sunset 18:57
See Muizenberg on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Muizenberg
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Cape Town, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 26 min and sets around 18:57; in late June it sets around 17:44.
How Muizenberg 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 | 58 | #108 of 367 | #11 of 62 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #62 of 578 | #7 of 93 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #98 of 367 | #11 of 62 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #98 of 367 | #10 of 62 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 89 | #2 of 367 | #2 of 62 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 86 | #7 of 367 | #2 of 62 | Map |
| Early retiree | 79 | #1 of 578 | #1 of 93 | Map |
| Single professional | 54 | #79 of 224 | #12 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #83 of 204 | #13 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #74 of 164 | #12 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #20 of 578 | #5 of 93 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #87 of 212 | #14 of 36 | Map |
| Car-free household | 48 | #97 of 168 | #15 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 13 | #19 of 74 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #68 of 367 | #7 of 62 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #51 of 578 | #6 of 93 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 41 | #93 of 186 | #13 of 27 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #52 of 578 | #10 of 93 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #78 of 367 | #8 of 62 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #397 of 578 | #70 of 93 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #117 of 578 | #10 of 93 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #28 of 578 | #20 of 93 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #366 of 578 | #66 of 93 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #59 of 578 | #6 of 93 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #63 of 578 | #9 of 93 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #44 of 578 | #9 of 93 | Map |
| Coastal living | 81 | #5 of 138 | #5 of 57 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #47 of 578 | #10 of 93 | Map |
| Digital native | 41 | #94 of 233 | #16 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Retreat 5 km
- Constantia 9 km
- Simon's Town 11 km
- Claremont 13 km
- Newlands 14 km
- Rondebosch 15 km
- Rosebank 16 km
- Cape Town 20 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.