All SuburbsBellville
Cape Town, Western Cape
Northern & Western Seaboard

Bellville

Ranked #16 in Cape TownStrong Growth5-6%% annual growth

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.

At a Glance
Avg. Apartment
R1.1M
Avg. House
R2.4M
Rental Yield
8%
1-yr Capital Growth
5%
5-yr Capital Growth
22%

Investment Snapshot

Avg Apartment
R1.1M
median listing price
Avg House
R2.4M
median listing price
Rental Yield
8%
gross p.a.
1-yr Growth
5%
capital appreciation
5-yr Growth
22%
cumulative
Price / m²
R10 000
average

Capital Growth Performance

Past 5 Years (2021–2025)

+27%

cumulative growth

Next 5 Years (2026–2030)

+26%

projected growth

4.5%
2021
5.5%
2022
4.5%
2023
5%
2024
5%
2025
5%
2026
5%
2027
4.5%
2028
4.5%
2029
4.5%
2030
Historical
Projected

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

Walkability
5/10
Safety
5/10
Distance to Cape Town Airport
15 km
Population Density
High
ValueStudent HubTygerbergImprovingAccessible

Key Growth Drivers

  • Value family influx
  • Student demand
  • Strong yields
  • Infrastructure improvements

Who's Buying Here

Typical buyers and renters in Bellville

Buy-to-let investors
First-time buyers
Student accommodation investors

If you bought a property in Bellville...

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Buyer type:

R 1 100 000

R 330 000 deposit · R 770 000 bond

Auto-calculated from 8% yield

Monthly Bond
R 8 345
R 8 345
Monthly Rent
R 7 333
R 7 333
Net Cashflow/mo
R -2 479
after bond + 20% expenses
Net Annual Yield
6.4%
after expenses
5-Year Projected Value
R 1 364 254R 1 364 254at 4.4% p.a. growth

Year-by-Year Projection

YearProperty ValueAnnual RentNet Cashflow
Year 1R 1 148 400R 87 996R -29 748
Year 2R 1 198 930R 94 156R -24 644
Year 3R 1 251 683R 100 747R -19 173
Year 4R 1 306 757R 107 799R -13 308
Year 5R 1 364 254R 115 345R -7 020
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How Bellville Compares

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vs. other suburbs in Northern & Western Seaboard

MetricBellvillecurrentDurbanvilleSomerset West & StrandBlouberg & Milnerton
Avg Apartment PriceR1.1MR1.6MR1.5MR2.2M
Avg House PriceR2.4MR4.2MR3.8MR4.0M
Rental Yield8%7%7%7.5%
1-yr Capital Growth5%5.5%6%6%
5-yr Capital Growth22%28%30%26%
Airbnb ADRR1 500
Safety Score5/107/107/106/10
Walkability Score5/105/105/105/10
Distance to Airport15 km25 km35 km10 km

Best For

Value investors, Students, First-time buyers