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Oberholzer

Moderate

Vereeniging, Gauteng

Residential
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Worth shortlisting Based on 7 scored dimensions
Best reasons
86
Affordability
78
Schools — 12 schools within range
Trade-offs
43
Amenities — 22 amenities mapped nearby
49
Safety
Unknowns
Safety — based on limited evidence
Is Oberholzer right for you?

Oberholzer stands out for schools nearby and good public transport, with the trade-off of higher crime and high prices for local incomes.

What is good here

  • There are more schools within reach than in most areas.
  • Public transport is good, so a car is optional.
  • There are lots of places to eat, parks and things to do.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime is higher than in most areas, so read the safety section before deciding.
  • Homes are expensive compared with local incomes.

Who it suits

  • Families with children Could work

    Schools nearby, but higher crime.

  • Young professionals and renters Suits well

    Good public transport and plenty to do.

  • Retirees and a quieter life Less suited

    Higher crime.

  • Living without a car Suits well

    Good public transport.

  • Buying on a budget Less suited

    High prices for local incomes.

Compared with nearby areas

In Vereeniging In South Africa
Safety About average Among the lowest
Affordability About average Below most
Schools About average Better than most
Transport Among the best Among the best
Amenities About average About average
Lifestyle Among the best Among the best
Property Confidence About average About average
What's happening
Local & city news, notices and alerts
Heatwave safety warning issued to Gauteng residents The South African Broadcasting Corporation
EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi has urged residents to stay hydrated, drink lots of water
1 day ago Read article
Vaal tavern robbery case postponed to 19 November for bail verdict The South African Broadcasting Corporation
The six accused face charges of rape, attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances.
1 day ago Read article
Steel industry fears Amsa could become another SOE under IDC ownership Moneyweb
Its survival may depend on even more protective measures than those already in place, meaning higher steel prices for domestic customers.
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
LUKE ALFRED | SuperSport Park enters middle age Business Day
A cricketing fortress shaped by local legends and shifting cultures
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
1 inside · 11 nearby
Official school register
School · verified 2026-09-23
Source
Score dashboard
OSM Nov 2026 · modelled
49
Safety
Below average
estimated
86
Affordability
Excellent
modelled
78
Schools
Good
2020
58
Transport
About average
Nov 2026
43
Amenities
Below average
Nov 2026
51
Lifestyle
Below average
Nov 2026
68
Property Confidence
About average
RPPI 2010-2023
What these scores mean for Oberholzer

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: 49/100 · Below average
Scores 49 out of 100, which is below average and lower than 88% 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: 86/100 · Excellent
Scores 86 out of 100, which is excellent and lower than 99% 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: 78/100 · Good
Scores 78 out of 100, which is good and better than 64% 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: 58/100 · About average
Scores 58 out of 100, which is about average and better than 90% of areas in South Africa. 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: 43/100 · Below average
Scores 43 out of 100, which is below average and lower than 59% of areas in South Africa. In practice, you may need to travel for everyday shopping and services. 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: 51/100 · Below average
Scores 51 out of 100, which is below average and better than 86% 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: 68/100 · About average
Scores 68 out of 100, which is about average and lower than 52% of areas in South Africa. 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 4,714 households surveyed. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Flush toilet access
85%
Pit/bucket toilet (backlog)
11%
Has electricity
91%
Regular refuse removal
77%
Water interruptions (past yr)
39%
Less happy than last year
42%
What residents are complaining about

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

Illegal rubbish dumping 16%
Littering 30%
Water pollution 15%
Air pollution 17%
Land degradation 21%
Noise pollution 19%

Source: Stats SA GHS 2022.

Households (Census 2022)

Real Stats SA Census 2022 — full count, based on 5,421 households. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Piped water inside dwelling
78%
Flush toilet
90%
Bucket toilet (backlog)
1%
Electricity for lighting
95%
Regular refuse removal
78%
Home internet access
7%
No internet access
17%
Owns a motor car
31%
Food security

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

Adult hunger 23%
Child hunger 19%

Source: Stats SA Census 2022.

Quality of life
GCRO Survey · 2023-2024
66
/ 100 overall quality-of-life index
27 residents surveyed
Service delivery 9.5/10
Government satisfaction 2.4/10
Life satisfaction 6.6/10
Health 9.0/10
Perceived safety 5.1/10
Civic participation 5.5/10

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

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