Lowest Income in South Africa

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest income

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All Countries · South Africa

Lowest Income — South Africa

1 Babirwa 09 $6,800

2 Boipelo 10 $6,800

3 Napier 11 $6,800

4 Kgapamadi 07 $6,800

5 Hazyview 07 $6,800

6 Calitzdorp 11 $6,800

7 Languedoc 11 $6,800

8 Matsavana 07 $6,800

9 Cato Ridge 02 $6,800

10 Kylemore 11 $6,800

11 Riebeek West 11 $6,800

12 GaSekhaolelo 09 $6,800

13 Kumana 07 $6,800

14 Charlestown 02 $6,800

15 Cedarville 02 $6,800

16 eMkhuze 02 $6,800

17 Struisbaai 11 $6,800

18 Senwamokgope 09 $6,800

19 Newlands 11 $6,800

20 Nababeep 08 $6,800

21 Pearston 05 $6,800

22 Lidgetton 02 $6,800

23 Ekulindeni 07 $6,800

24 Uniondale 11 $6,800

25 Albert Falls 02 $6,800

26 Libode 05 $6,800

27 Eden Glen Ext 60 06 $6,800

28 Khaya Mnandi 05 $6,800

29 Oakglen 08 $6,800

30 Manguzi 02 $6,800

31 Peddie 05 $6,800

32 Zoar 11 $6,800

33 James Calata 05 $6,800

34 Ngema Tribal Trust 07 $6,800

35 Stella 10 $6,800

36 Mooinooi 10 $6,800

37 Riebeek-Kasteel 11 $6,800

38 Smithfield 03 $6,800

39 Stanford 11 $6,800

40 Ludlow 09 $6,800

41 Louterwater 05 $6,800

42 Carnarvon 08 $6,800

43 Tshandama 09 $6,800

44 Reddersburg 03 $6,800

45 Orinoco A 07 $6,800

46 Qumbu 05 $6,800

47 Magabeni 02 $6,800

48 St Francis Bay 05 $6,800

49 Port Saint John’s 05 $6,800

50 Thabakgolo 07 $6,800

51 Nthabalala 09 $6,800

52 Kareedouw 05 $6,800

53 Venterstad 05 $6,800

54 Doornkop 07 $6,800

55 Murraysburg 11 $6,800

56 Perdekop 07 $6,800

57 eMakhazeni B 07 $6,800

58 Oranjeville 03 $6,800

59 Justicia 09 $6,800

60 Dullstroom 07 $6,800

61 Lutzville 11 $6,800

62 Riviersonderend 11 $6,800

63 Godide 07 $6,800

64 Patensie 05 $6,800

65 Trompsburg 03 $6,800

66 Mount Ayliff 05 $6,800

67 Grootvlei 07 $6,800

68 Dealesville 03 $6,800

69 Nqutu 02 $6,800

70 Amalia 10 $6,800

71 Simon's Town 11 $6,800

72 Botrivier 11 $6,800

73 Madras A 07 $6,800

74 Paterson 05 $6,800

75 Nondweni 02 $6,800

76 Kranshoek 11 $6,800

77 Jansenville 05 $6,800

78 Itekeng 10 $6,800

79 Genadendal 11 $6,800

80 Laingsburg 11 $6,800

81 Lillydale 09 $6,800

82 Maviljan A 07 $6,800

83 Cookhouse 05 $6,800

84 Tsolo 05 $6,800

85 Jagersfontein 03 $6,800

86 Port Edward 02 $6,800

87 Trust Feed 02 $6,800

88 Merry Pebble Stream 09 $6,800

89 Constantia 11 $6,800

90 Tweespruit 03 $6,800

91 Mathibela 09 $6,800

92 Eastleigh 06 $6,800

93 Glenmore 07 $6,800

94 Madyembeni 07 $6,800

95 Winterton 02 $6,800

96 Tarkastad 05 $6,800

97 KwaThandeka 07 $6,800

98 Edinburgh A 07 $6,800

99 Lothair 07 $6,800

100 Lamberts Bay 11 $6,800

Cities with the lowest median incomes in South Africa face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Babirwa has a median household income of $6,800.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Babirwa earns $6,800 — 91% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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