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Malmesbury

City in Western Cape, South Africa

Overview

Malmesbury is a historic town in the Western Cape's Swartland region, known for its agricultural heritage, wheat fields, and relaxed rural charm. Its proximity to Cape Town makes it an attractive spot for exploring the winelands without the bustle of major cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
35,897
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.46°, 18.73°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,058
Local Cost
$512
Local Income
$550
Cashless
52
English
85
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
728 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Neighborhoods

Partial

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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