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Arniston
City in Western Cape, South Africa
Overview
Arniston is a tranquil seaside village on South Africa's southern coast, renowned for its whitewashed fishermen's cottages, pristine beaches, and the impressive Waenhuiskrans sea cave. With a population just over 1,500, it offers an authentic, laid-back escape amid natural scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
1,518
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.67°, 20.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$980
Local Cost
$635
Local Income
$400
Cashless
45
English
85
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
12.5°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
2.7°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
535 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
69 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
OVG
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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 65/100.
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