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Berea
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Berea is a scenic, central ridge suburb in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, blending leafy avenues with lively urban culture. It's known for its diverse neighborhoods, proximity to the city center, and easy access to beaches, making it popular with families, students, and young professionals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-29.85°, 30.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,113
Local Cost
$598
Local Income
$900
Cashless
65
English
85
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
20.3°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
12.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
117 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
5
Parks
28
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
VIR
Distance
11 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 52 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 74/100.
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