Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
5,800,000 people
Population growth rate
1.8 %
Age distribution
35 %
Household size
3.2 people
Household composition
60 %
Education levels
45 %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
72,000 ZAR
Employment rate
65 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries
Finance, Retail, Mining
Cost of living index
110 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
15,000 ZAR
Disposable income
50,000 ZAR
Spending behavior - apparel
20 %
Spending behavior - dining
25 %
Spending behavior - electronics
15 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
Malls, Independent Stores
Number of competitors
150 stores
Market saturation
70 %
Presence of anchor tenants
80 %
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
10,000 visits/day
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
200 ZAR/sq m
Property values
2,500,000 ZAR
Zoning laws
Retail-friendly
Business permits
6 months
Availability of retail space
5,000 sq m
Proximity to major roads
90 %
Public transportation access
85 %
Parking availability
2,000 spaces
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
20,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
80 %
Commute times
45 minutes
Work patterns
60 %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
In-store
Brand affinity
Nike, Adidas, Woolworths
Consumer loyalty
65 %
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, Movies
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
3,500 incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
2 %
Public safety measures
CCTV, Security Patrols
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
5,000 ZAR/tourist
Tourist footfall
2,000,000 visits/year
Major local events
Jazz Festival, Fashion Week
Seasonal attractions
December Holidays
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
30 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
1,500,000 sq m
Retail space per capita
0.26 sq m/person
Projected growth in retail space
3 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
80 %
Major upcoming retail projects
Rosebank Mall Expansion
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Retailer 1
Pick n Pay, 30 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 2
Shoprite, 25 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 3
Woolworths, 20 %
Consumer spending patterns
Value-driven
Grocery expenditure trends
5 %
Luxury retail performance
10 %
Top mall shopping preferences
Sandton City, Mall of Africa
Shopping trips to other cities
10 %
Key drivers for mall visits
Dining, Entertainment
Preferred brand categories
Value Fashion, Electronics
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
25 malls
Total retail footfall
50,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps
Luxury Retail, Specialty Stores
Trade area population
7,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air, Mixed-use
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
90 %
Walkability score
75 index
Road infrastructure & car access
95 %
Parking capacity in comparable malls
3,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use, Residential