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Alberton
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Alberton is a lively city on the southern edge of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, blending suburban comfort with convenient urban amenities. Known for its family-friendly neighborhoods and a range of shopping, dining, and recreational options, it offers a relaxed pace yet easy access to the buzzing metropolis nearby.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
121,536
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.27°, 28.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,048
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$820
Cashless
65
English
85
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
586 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QRA
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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