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Vanderbijlpark
City in Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
Vanderbijlpark is a riverside city in Gauteng, known for its steel industry roots and scenic location along the Vaal River. With a mix of residential suburbs, parks, and local commerce, it offers a relaxed ambiance away from Johannesburg's bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Gauteng
Population
95,840
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-26.71°, 27.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$963
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$490
Cashless
55
English
82
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
38 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
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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 28 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 63/100.
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