Living in Somerset West
Somerset West is a city in Western Cape, South Africa, home to 225,289 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 7%, #9 of 138), low-income households (top 7%, #39 of 578), remote workers (top 7%, #40 of 578).
Residents225,289
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport24 km (Cape Town International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km468,800 people
Sea coast2 km
Climate typeMediterranean, hot summer (Csa)
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 450 m
Main railway line1.2 km
Distance to Bloemfontein892 km
Within 10 km225,289 people
Greater areaGreater Cape Town, 40 km out
Winter daylight14 h 26 min, sunset 18:56
See Somerset West on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Somerset West
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Cape Town, 40 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 26 min and sets around 18:56; in late June it sets around 17:43.
How Somerset West 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 | #138 of 367 | #18 of 62 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #39 of 578 | #2 of 93 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #28 of 367 | #2 of 62 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #28 of 367 | #2 of 62 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #33 of 367 | #18 of 62 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #89 of 367 | #23 of 62 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #194 of 578 | #50 of 93 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #43 of 224 | #3 of 36 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #41 of 204 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #45 of 164 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #40 of 578 | #8 of 93 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #43 of 212 | #3 of 36 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #38 of 168 | #3 of 25 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #39 of 367 | #2 of 62 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #41 of 578 | #4 of 93 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 68 | #39 of 186 | #3 of 27 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #41 of 578 | #4 of 93 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 82 | #26 of 367 | #1 of 62 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 16 | #553 of 578 | #87 of 93 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #57 of 578 | #1 of 93 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #113 of 578 | #47 of 93 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #558 of 578 | #87 of 93 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #66 of 578 | #8 of 93 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #39 of 578 | #2 of 93 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #152 of 578 | #25 of 93 | Map |
| Coastal living | 80 | #9 of 138 | #7 of 57 | Map |
| Business owner | 79 | #51 of 578 | #12 of 93 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #47 of 233 | #7 of 38 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Stellenbosch 17 km
- Kuils River 19 km
- Grabouw 19 km
- Kylemore 22 km
- Kraaifontein 28 km
- Klapmuts 31 km
- Muizenberg 31 km
- Retreat 32 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.