George, Western Cape
Garden Route

George

Ranked #27 in Cape TownVery Strong Growth6-8%% annual growth

Strong infrastructure and family/professional influx making it the commercial hub of the Garden Route. George Airport provides easy access. Above-average growth driven by new developments and semigration. Fancourt Golf Estate is a major investment draw.

At a Glance
Avg. Apartment
R1.2M
Avg. House
R3.0M
Rental Yield
7.5%
1-yr Capital Growth
7%
5-yr Capital Growth
32%

Investment Snapshot

Avg Apartment
R1.2M
median listing price
Avg House
R3.0M
median listing price
Rental Yield
7.5%
gross p.a.
1-yr Growth
7%
capital appreciation
5-yr Growth
32%
cumulative
Price / m²
R12 000
average

Capital Growth Performance

Past 5 Years (2021–2025)

+47%

cumulative growth

Next 5 Years (2026–2030)

+35%

projected growth

8%
2021
9.5%
2022
8%
2023
7.5%
2024
7%
2025
7%
2026
6.5%
2027
6%
2028
6%
2029
5.5%
2030
Historical
Projected

Historical data sourced from Lightstone PropStats & Stats SA RPPI. Projected growth based on FNB Property Barometer forecasts, adjusted for George's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.

Lifestyle Scores

Walkability
4/10
Safety
6/10
Distance to Cape Town Airport
5 km
Population Density
Medium
Garden Route HubAirportFancourtInfrastructureGrowth

Key Growth Drivers

  • Strong infrastructure
  • Family and professional influx
  • New development
  • Above-average growth

Who's Buying Here

Typical buyers and renters in George

Semigrant families
Professionals
Golf estate buyers
Retirees

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R 1 200 000

R 360 000 deposit · R 840 000 bond

Auto-calculated from 7.5% yield

Monthly Bond
R 9 103
R 9 103
Monthly Rent
R 7 500
R 7 500
Net Cashflow/mo
R -3 103
after bond + 20% expenses
Net Annual Yield
6%
after expenses
5-Year Projected Value
R 1 636 400R 1 636 400at 6.4% p.a. growth

Year-by-Year Projection

YearProperty ValueAnnual RentNet Cashflow
Year 1R 1 276 800R 90 000R -37 236
Year 2R 1 358 515R 96 300R -32 016
Year 3R 1 445 460R 103 041R -26 420
Year 4R 1 537 970R 110 254R -20 420
Year 5R 1 636 400R 117 972R -13 989
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How George Compares

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vs. other suburbs in Garden Route

MetricGeorgecurrentWildernessMossel BayPlettenberg Bay & Knysna
Avg Apartment PriceR1.2MR1.1MR2.0M
Avg House PriceR3.0MR2.5MR2.8MR5.0M
Rental Yield7.5%6.5%7%6%
1-yr Capital Growth7%6%6.5%6%
5-yr Capital Growth32%28%30%32%
Airbnb ADRR2 200
Safety Score6/107/106/107/10
Walkability Score4/104/105/105/10
Distance to Airport5 km15 km25 km50 km

Best For

Families, Professionals, Estate buyers, Semigrants