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Heidelberg
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Heidelberg in Gauteng is a picturesque town blending small-town charm with Victorian history. Set against the scenic Suikerbosrand hills, the city offers rich heritage architecture, nature reserves, and a relaxed local vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
85,858
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.50°, 28.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,130
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$700
Cashless
70
English
90
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
64 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QRA
Distance
36 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 36 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 65/100.
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