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Ermelo

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eMalahleni, Mpumalanga

Mixed Use
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Worth shortlisting Based on 7 scored dimensions
Best reasons
100
Property confidence
94
Affordability
82
Schools — 23 schools within range
Trade-offs
18
Transport
34
Lifestyle
Unknowns
Safety — based on limited evidence
Is Ermelo right for you?

Ermelo stands out for affordable homes and schools nearby, with the trade-off of higher crime and limited public transport.

What is good here

  • Homes cost less than in most areas, compared with local incomes.
  • There are more schools within reach than in most areas.
  • Shops, healthcare and everyday services are close by.
  • Property prices have held up better than in most areas.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime is higher than in most areas, so read the safety section before deciding.
  • Public transport is limited, so you will probably need a car.
  • It is quiet, with little to do nearby.

Who it suits

  • Families with children Could work

    Schools nearby and shops and services close by, but higher crime.

  • Young professionals and renters Less suited

    Shops and services close by, but limited public transport and little to do nearby.

  • Retirees and a quieter life Could work

    Shops and services close by, but higher crime.

  • Living without a car Could work

    Shops and services close by, but limited public transport.

  • Buying on a budget Suits well

    Affordable homes and steady property prices.

Compared with nearby areas

In eMalahleni In South Africa
Safety About average Among the lowest
Affordability Among the best Among the best
Schools Among the best Among the best
Transport Among the lowest Among the lowest
Amenities Among the best Among the best
Lifestyle Below most Below most
Property Confidence Better than most Among the best
What's happening
Local & city news, notices and alerts
WEATHER TODAY: Upington 40°C and Kimberley 39°C as the heat wave holds South African
Weather for Wednesday: Mahikeng, Rustenburg, Klerksdorp and Kroonstad reach 36°C, while Cape Town stays cloudy and mild at 24°C and Durban settles at 27°C.
1 day ago Read article
WEATHER TODAY: Upington swelters at 39°C, Bloemfontein and Kroonstad 35°C South African
Weather for Tuesday: Paarl reaches 34°C while Cape Town stays at 28°C and George a mild 23°C under high cloud. No rain is expected anywhere in the country.
2 days ago Read article
National gig guide: Ne-Yo, Cape Malay choirs and more Sunday World
Find concerts, live music, theatre and cultural events across South Africa this weekend, October 16–18, 2026.
3 weeks ago Read article
WEATHER TODAY: Richards Bay hits 39°C as heat wave holds Eastern Cape and KZN South African
Weather for Friday: Thunderstorms bring a 30% chance of rain to Johannesburg and Pretoria, while Cape Town stays dry and mild under high cloud at 20°C.
3 weeks ago Read article
WEATHER TODAY: Afternoon storms for Thabazimbi and Bela-Bela, Richards Bay 40°C South African
Weather for Thursday: Musina climbs to 37°C under a veld fire warning from 10:00, while Cape Town stays dry and mild at 21°C under high cloud.
4 weeks ago Read article
Data confidence
High coverage
95

Coverage confidence reflects geographic matching, source authority, freshness, record coverage, and demographic alignment. It is not a liveability score.

geography
25 pts
source authority
20 pts
freshness
20 pts
record coverage
25 pts
demographic alignment
5 pts
Verified schools
5 inside · 18 nearby
Official school register
School · verified 2026-09-23
Source
Score dashboard
OSM Nov 2026 · modelled
65
Safety
About average
estimated
94
Affordability
Excellent
modelled
82
Schools
Good
2020
18
Transport
Weak
Nov 2026
70
Amenities
Good
Nov 2026
34
Lifestyle
Weak
Nov 2026
100
Property Confidence
Excellent
RPPI 2010-2023
What these scores mean for Ermelo

Each score is out of 100. Higher is better for you: a high affordability score means cheaper relative to local incomes, and a high safety score means less crime. Comparisons are with other areas in the same country.

Safety: 65/100 · About average
Scores 65 out of 100, which is about average and lower than 83% of areas in South Africa. What it measures: How safe the area is, from reported crime adjusted for population, with burglary and robbery counting most. How it is worked out: No SAPS station data for this suburb yet — safety is estimated from data-backed suburbs nearby. This is an estimate from wider-area data, not measured for this area itself. Source: Estimated from nearby areas (estimated).
Affordability: 94/100 · Excellent
Scores 94 out of 100, which is excellent and better than 63% of areas in South Africa. In practice, rent takes a reasonable share of local incomes. What it measures: How average rent compares with what households here typically earn. How it is worked out: Average rent as a share of median monthly income. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: Stats SA income & rental index (modelled).
Schools: 82/100 · Good
Scores 82 out of 100, which is good and better than 73% of areas in South Africa. In practice, there is a good choice of schools nearby. What it measures: How many primary and secondary schools are within reach. How it is worked out: Real schools within range by phase (primary/secondary/pre-primary), weighted toward secondary. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: DBE National Masterlist of Schools (2020) (2020).
Transport: 18/100 · Weak
Scores 18 out of 100, which is weak and lower than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, you will probably need a car for most trips. What it measures: Access to public transport stops, stations and main roads. How it is worked out: Density of public-transport stops and stations. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OpenStreetMap transport nodes (Nov 2026).
Amenities: 70/100 · Good
Scores 70 out of 100, which is good and better than 95% of areas in South Africa. In practice, most everyday errands can be done close to home. What it measures: Everyday places nearby, such as shops, pharmacies, clinics and banks. How it is worked out: Daily-convenience density: shops, food, healthcare, community. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OpenStreetMap & Google Places (Nov 2026).
Lifestyle: 34/100 · Weak
Scores 34 out of 100, which is weak and lower than 65% of areas in South Africa. In practice, it is a quieter area with fewer places to go out. What it measures: Places to eat, relax and spend free time, such as restaurants, parks and gyms. How it is worked out: Parks, food culture, and community sentiment once reviews accrue. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OSM green space + resident sentiment (Nov 2026).
Property Confidence: 100/100 · Excellent
Scores 100 out of 100, which is excellent and better than 92% of areas in South Africa. In practice, property data is plentiful and prices look steady. What it measures: How much reliable property data we have and how stable prices look. How it is worked out: Directional year-on-year price movement — not a valuation. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: Stats SA Residential Property Price Index (RPPI 2010-2023).
Full scoring method
Flood & earthquake history
🌊 Flood: None on record
🌍 Earthquake: None on record
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Municipal service delivery

Real Stats SA General Household Survey (GHS 2022) — based on 1,523 households surveyed. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Flush toilet access
42%
Pit/bucket toilet (backlog)
56%
Has electricity
94%
Regular refuse removal
36%
Water interruptions (past yr)
76%
Less happy than last year
41%
What residents are complaining about

% of households reporting each problem as present in their area.

Illegal rubbish dumping 54%
Littering 48%
Water pollution 10%
Air pollution 22%
Land degradation 72%
Noise pollution 11%

Source: Stats SA GHS 2022.

Households (Census 2022)

Real Stats SA Census 2022 — full count, based on 4,092 households. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Piped water inside dwelling
62%
Flush toilet
78%
Bucket toilet (backlog)
2%
Electricity for lighting
85%
Regular refuse removal
73%
Home internet access
7%
No internet access
22%
Owns a motor car
28%
Food security

% of households reporting hunger at least sometimes in the past year.

Adult hunger 19%
Child hunger 17%

Source: Stats SA Census 2022.

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