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Mpuluzi

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Mbombela, Mpumalanga

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Worth shortlisting Based on 7 scored dimensions
Best reasons
100
Property confidence
94
Affordability
80
Schools — 11 schools within range
Trade-offs
48
Safety
50
Transport
Unknowns
Safety — based on limited evidence
Transport — no source available yet
Amenities — no source available yet
Is Mpuluzi right for you?

Mpuluzi stands out for affordable homes and schools nearby, with the trade-off of higher crime. We do not have figures yet for transport, amenities and lifestyle, so this is a partial picture.

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.
  • 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.

Who it suits

  • Families with children Partly known

    Schools nearby, but higher crime. Not known yet: amenities.

  • Young professionals and renters Not known yet

    Not enough figures yet to say.

  • Retirees and a quieter life Partly known

    Higher crime. Not known yet: amenities.

  • Living without a car Not known yet

    Not enough figures yet to say.

  • Buying on a budget Suits well

    Affordable homes and steady property prices.

Compared with nearby areas

In Mbombela In South Africa
Safety About average Among the lowest
Affordability Among the best Among the best
Schools Better than most Better than most
Property Confidence About average Among the best

Still being collected: Transport, Amenities, Lifestyle. These are gathered automatically and will appear here; until then, residents' reviews below are the best guide.

What's happening
Local & city news, notices and alerts
Two accused in Pienaar tavern shooting expected to plead to charges The South African Broadcasting Corporation
The trial of two men accused of killing nine tavern patrons in Pienaar resumes.
1 day ago Read article
Tenders Closing Today, 11 November 2026: Deadlines and Closing Times Ebnewsdaily
47 South African government tenders are scheduled to close today. Suppliers should confirm the requirements and submit before the exact deadline shown for each opportunity.
1 day ago Read article
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
Running community to remember Antonie van Zijl after Kaapsehoop Marathon death Iol
The running community will gather at Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday to honour Antonie van Zijl, who died after collapsing approximately 19km into the Kaapsehoop Marathon.
2 days 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
Data confidence
Moderate coverage
70

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

geography
15 pts
source authority
20 pts
freshness
20 pts
record coverage
10 pts
demographic alignment
5 pts
Verified schools
0 inside · 11 nearby
Official school register
School · verified 2026-09-23
Source
Score dashboard
modelled
48
Safety
Below average
estimated
94
Affordability
Excellent
modelled
80
Schools
Good
2020
—
Transport
No data yet
pending
—
Amenities
No data yet
pending
—
Lifestyle
No data yet
pending
100
Property Confidence
Excellent
RPPI 2010-2023
What these scores mean for Mpuluzi

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: 48/100 · Below average
Scores 48 out of 100, which is below average and lower than 90% 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: 80/100 · Good
Scores 80 out of 100, which is good and better than 68% 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).
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 4,928 households. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Piped water inside dwelling
33%
Flush toilet
38%
Bucket toilet (backlog)
1%
Electricity for lighting
96%
Regular refuse removal
31%
Home internet access
4%
No internet access
22%
Owns a motor car
26%
Food security

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

Adult hunger 20%
Child hunger 18%

Source: Stats SA Census 2022.

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