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Randfontein
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Randfontein is a historic mining town in Gauteng, lying on the western outskirts of Johannesburg. It combines a small-town atmosphere with access to local commerce and family-friendly suburbs. The city is known for its gold mining heritage and strong community spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
133,654
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.18°, 27.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$955
Local Cost
$495
Local Income
$340
Cashless
55
English
65
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-4.4°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
632 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HLA
Distance
35 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 3 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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