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Georgetown

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Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

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Worth shortlisting Based on 7 scored dimensions
Best reasons
99
Transport
94
Affordability
82
Schools — 47 schools within range
Trade-offs
45
Lifestyle
52
Amenities — 46 amenities mapped nearby
Is Georgetown right for you?

Georgetown stands out for affordable homes and schools nearby, with the trade-off of higher crime and little to do nearby.

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.
  • Public transport is good, so a car is optional.
  • 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.
  • 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 Could work

    Good public transport and shops and services close by, but little to do nearby.

  • Retirees and a quieter life Could work

    Shops and services close by, but higher crime.

  • Living without a car Suits well

    Good public transport and shops and services close by.

  • Buying on a budget Suits well

    Affordable homes and steady property prices.

Compared with nearby areas

In Ekurhuleni In South Africa
Safety Among the lowest Among the lowest
Affordability Better than most Among the best
Schools Better than most Among the best
Transport Among the best Among the best
Amenities Better than most Among the best
Lifestyle About average Below most
Property Confidence About average Better than most
What's happening
Local & city news, notices and alerts
Electricity tariffs in three metros unlawful, Nersa admits Moneyweb
Court considering how to compensate electricity users who overpaid.
1 day ago Read article
eNCA coalition builder | The numbers game in Ekurhuleni Enca
eNCA coalition builder | The numbers game in Ekurhuleni Zandile. Khumalo Tue, 11/10/2026 - 21:24 JOHANNESBURG - Voters made their choice in the 2026 Local Government Election, but the question of who gets to govern the country’s major metros is now in the hands of political parties. In Ekurhuleni, the Democratic Alliance finished first with 66 seats, but it will need support from other political parties to secure a majority in council. eNCA election analyst Wayne Sussman provides three possible coalition scenarios that could get the 113 seats needed for a majority in Ekurhuleni. The first option he explores is a Government of National Unity possibility that would include the DA and the African National Congress (59 seats). A partnership between these two parties will see them securing 125 seats, which is well above the line needed to form a government. READ | eNCA coalition builder | Three possible paths to govern Tshwane A second scenario is a coalition between the DA and ActionSA, who have 40 seats. But the two parties would have only 106 seats, leaving them seven seats short of a majority. They would need a third coalition partner like the Freedom Front Plus, which has 11 seats. However, the big question is whether ActionSA would get into bed with both the Freedom Front Plus and the DA. The third possibility could be an ANC-led coalition that excludes the DA. That partnership could see the ANC (59 seats), combined with ActionSA (40 seats) and the Economic Freedom Fighters with their 14 seats. That would give those three parties exactly 113 seats, just enough for a majority.
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WATCH: ANCYL declares DA and right-wing parties a no-go area for ANC coalition deals Business Report
The ANC Youth League has declared the DA and right-wing parties a no-go area for coalition arrangements with the ANC, insisting that electoral losses should not force the party to abandon its ideological principles.
2 days ago Read article
WATCH: ANCYL declares DA and right-wing parties a no-go area for ANC coalition deals Iol
ANCYL president Collen Malatji has warned the ANC against entering into coalition agreements with the DA.
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WATCH: ANCYL declares DA and right-wing parties a no-go area for ANC coalition deals Pretoria News
The ANC Youth League has declared the DA and right-wing parties a no-go area for coalition arrangements with the ANC, insisting that electoral losses should not force the party to abandon its ideological principles.
2 days 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
7 inside · 40 nearby
Data sources
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Official school register
School · verified 2026-09-22
Source
Score dashboard
SAPS 2022-2023 · OSM Nov 2026 · modelled
67
Safety
About average
2022-2023
94
Affordability
Excellent
modelled
82
Schools
Good
2020
99
Transport
Excellent
Nov 2026
52
Amenities
Below average
Nov 2026
45
Lifestyle
Below average
Nov 2026
77
Property Confidence
Good
RPPI 2010-2023
What these scores mean for Georgetown

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: 67/100 · About average
Scores 67 out of 100, which is about average and lower than 80% 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: Severity-weighted reported crime per 1,000 residents vs the urban benchmark. Burglary and robbery are weighted heavily. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: SAPS crime statistics (SAPACR 2008–2023) (2022-2023).
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: 99/100 · Excellent
Scores 99 out of 100, which is excellent and better than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, it is easy to get around without a car. 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: 52/100 · Below average
Scores 52 out of 100, which is below average and better than 89% of areas in South Africa. 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: 45/100 · Below average
Scores 45 out of 100, which is below average and lower than 61% of areas in South Africa. 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: 77/100 · Good
Scores 77 out of 100, which is good and better than 65% 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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Population (Census 2022)

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality — for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

4,020,641 people in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Black African 85%
Coloured 3%
Indian or Asian 2%
White 10%
Other 0%

Source: Stats SA Census 2022.

Municipal service delivery

Real Stats SA General Household Survey (GHS 2022) — based on 1,629 households surveyed in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Flush toilet access
87%
Pit/bucket toilet (backlog)
9%
Has electricity
90%
Regular refuse removal
87%
Water interruptions (past yr)
46%
Less happy than last year
41%
What residents are complaining about

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

Illegal rubbish dumping 14%
Littering 27%
Water pollution 10%
Air pollution 17%
Land degradation 15%
Noise pollution 15%

Source: Stats SA GHS 2022.

Households (Census 2022)

Real Stats SA Census 2022 — full count, based on 98,214 households. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Piped water inside dwelling
71%
Flush toilet
88%
Bucket toilet (backlog)
6%
Electricity for lighting
90%
Regular refuse removal
87%
Home internet access
16%
No internet access
15%
Owns a motor car
33%
Food security

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

Adult hunger 22%
Child hunger 20%

Source: Stats SA Census 2022.

Quality of life
GCRO Survey · 2023-2024
65
/ 100 overall quality-of-life index
5 residents surveyed
Service delivery 10.0/10
Government satisfaction 3.3/10
Life satisfaction 5.9/10
Health 8.4/10
Perceived safety 4.1/10
Civic participation 5.7/10

Source: GCRO, person-weighted. Perceived safety ≠ measured crime data (see Safety tab).

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