All SuburbsClifton & Bantry Bay
Cape Town, Western Cape
Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl

Clifton & Bantry Bay

Ranked #4 in Cape TownVery Strong Growth5-8%+% annual growth

Ultra-premium investment territory encompassing Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye, and Bakoven. Home to Cape Town's most expensive addresses. Views of the Atlantic drive 5-8%+ annual appreciation. A R100M Clifton sale set a suburb record in 2025. Extremely limited stock creates scarcity premium.

At a Glance
Avg. Apartment
R14.0M
Avg. House
R38.0M
Rental Yield
3.5%
1-yr Capital Growth
6%
5-yr Capital Growth
40%
Airbnb Avg Daily Rate
R5 000
Airbnb Occupancy
60%

Investment Snapshot

Avg Apartment
R14.0M
median listing price
Avg House
R38.0M
median listing price
Rental Yield
3.5%
gross p.a.
1-yr Growth
6%
capital appreciation
5-yr Growth
40%
cumulative
Price / m²
R85 000
average

Capital Growth Performance

Past 5 Years (2021–2025)

+50%

cumulative growth

Next 5 Years (2026–2030)

+27%

projected growth

9%
2021
11.5%
2022
8.5%
2023
7%
2024
6%
2025
5.5%
2026
5%
2027
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 Clifton & Bantry Bay's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.

Short-Term Rental (Airbnb)

Average Daily Rate
R5 000
per night
Occupancy Rate
60%
average annual occupancy
Estimated annual STR revenue: R1 095 000 per unit (before expenses)

Lifestyle Scores

Walkability
4/10
Safety
9/10
Distance to Cape Town Airport
20 km
Population Density
Low
Ultra-PremiumClifton BeachesOcean ViewsExclusivityPrivacy

Key Growth Drivers

  • Scarcity premium
  • Views
  • Ultra-premium foreign demand
  • Record-breaking sales

Who's Buying Here

Typical buyers and renters in Clifton & Bantry Bay

International ultra-HNW
Trophy home collectors
European retirees

If you bought a property in Clifton & Bantry Bay...

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Buyer type:

R 14 000 000

R 4 200 000 deposit · R 9 800 000 bond

Auto-calculated from 3.5% yield

Monthly Bond
R 106 203
R 106 203
Monthly Rent
R 40 833
R 40 833
Net Cashflow/mo
R -73 537
after bond + 20% expenses
Net Annual Yield
2.8%
after expenses
5-Year Projected Value
R 20 570 593R 20 570 593at 8.0% p.a. growth

Year-by-Year Projection

YearProperty ValueAnnual RentNet Cashflow
Year 1R 15 120 000R 489 996R -882 444
Year 2R 16 329 600R 524 296R -854 024
Year 3R 17 635 968R 560 996R -823 557
Year 4R 19 046 845R 600 266R -790 894
Year 5R 20 570 593R 642 285R -755 879
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How Clifton & Bantry Bay Compares

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vs. other suburbs in Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl

MetricClifton & Bantry BaycurrentCamps BayCity Bowl & GardensGreen Point
Avg Apartment PriceR14.0MR6.5MR3.4MR3.8M
Avg House PriceR38.0MR24.0MR8.5MR9.5M
Rental Yield3.5%4.5%7%7%
1-yr Capital Growth6%7%5.5%6%
5-yr Capital Growth40%42%32%34%
Airbnb ADRR5 000R3 800R2 000R1 800
Safety Score9/108/106/107/10
Walkability Score4/106/108/109/10
Distance to Airport20 km20 km17 km18 km

Best For

Ultra-high-net-worth buyers, Trophy home seekers, Long-term investors