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Benoni
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Benoni is a diverse city on the East Rand of Gauteng, renowned for its tranquil lakes, rich mining history, and accessible urban amenities. It's an authentic South African city with green spaces, lively local culture, and a friendly pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
158,777
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.19°, 28.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,220
Local Cost
$600
Local Income
$580
Cashless
70
English
85
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-4.8°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
641 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JNB
Distance
10 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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 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 75/100.
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