Bellville
Value family and student hub benefiting from Stellenbosch University Bellville campus and Tygerberg Hospital. Strong rental yields from improvements and growing demand. More affordable than most Cape Town suburbs with improving infrastructure.
- Avg. Apartment
- R1.1M
- Avg. House
- R2.4M
- Rental Yield
- 8%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 5%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 22%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+27%
cumulative growth
Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
+26%
projected growth
Historical data sourced from Lightstone PropStats & Stats SA RPPI. Projected growth based on FNB Property Barometer forecasts, adjusted for Bellville's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.
Lifestyle Scores
Key Growth Drivers
- Value family influx
- Student demand
- Strong yields
- Infrastructure improvements
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in Bellville
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R 1 100 000
R 330 000 deposit · R 770 000 bond
Auto-calculated from 8% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 1 148 400 | R 87 996 | R -29 748 |
| Year 2 | R 1 198 930 | R 94 156 | R -24 644 |
| Year 3 | R 1 251 683 | R 100 747 | R -19 173 |
| Year 4 | R 1 306 757 | R 107 799 | R -13 308 |
| Year 5 | R 1 364 254 | R 115 345 | R -7 020 |
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How Bellville Compares
Full compare →vs. other suburbs in Northern & Western Seaboard
| Metric | Bellvillecurrent | Durbanville | Somerset West & Strand | Blouberg & Milnerton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | R1.1M | R1.6M | R1.5M | R2.2M |
| Avg House Price | R2.4M | R4.2M | R3.8M | R4.0M |
| Rental Yield | 8% | 7% | 7% | 7.5% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 6% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 22% | 28% | 30% | 26% |
| Airbnb ADR | — | — | — | R1 500 |
| Safety Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Walkability Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 15 km | 25 km | 35 km | 10 km |
Best For
Value investors, Students, First-time buyers