Demographic Information
| |
2016 | 2011 |
| Population |
89 614 | 82 053 |
| Age Structure |
| Population under 15 |
41.3% | 40.0% |
| Population 15 to 64 |
54.2% | 55.0% |
| Population over 65 |
4.5% | 5.0% |
| Dependency Ratio |
| Per 100 (15-64) |
84.4 | 81.7 |
| Sex Ratio |
| Males per 100 females |
89.1 | 88.2 |
| Population Growth |
| Per annum |
2.00% | n/a |
| Labour Market |
| Unemployment rate (official) |
n/a | 37.7% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 |
n/a | 45.4% |
| Education (aged 20 +) |
| No schooling |
12.9% | 18.3% |
| Matric |
25.1% | 22.1% |
| Higher education |
6.6% | 4.0% |
| Household Dynamics |
| Households |
17 415 | 16 138 |
| Average household size |
5.1 | 5.0 |
| Female headed households |
52.7% | 52.1% |
| Formal dwellings |
72.7% | 74.0% |
| Housing owned |
62.2% | 62.6% |
| Household Services |
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage |
1.8% | 5.5% |
| Weekly refuse removal |
24.9% | 20.7% |
| Piped water inside dwelling |
11.9% | 13.8% |
| Electricity for lighting |
75.5% | 62.8% |
The information in this directory is compiled from various sources and is subject to continual change. If you notice any errors or omissions, contact us so that we may correct them.