George
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.
- Avg. Apartment
- R1.2M
- Avg. House
- R3.0M
- Rental Yield
- 7.5%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 7%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 32%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+47%
cumulative growth
Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
+35%
projected growth
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
Key Growth Drivers
- Strong infrastructure
- Family and professional influx
- New development
- Above-average growth
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in George
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R 1 200 000
R 360 000 deposit · R 840 000 bond
Auto-calculated from 7.5% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 1 276 800 | R 90 000 | R -37 236 |
| Year 2 | R 1 358 515 | R 96 300 | R -32 016 |
| Year 3 | R 1 445 460 | R 103 041 | R -26 420 |
| Year 4 | R 1 537 970 | R 110 254 | R -20 420 |
| Year 5 | R 1 636 400 | R 117 972 | R -13 989 |
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How George Compares
Full compare →vs. other suburbs in Garden Route
| Metric | Georgecurrent | Wilderness | Mossel Bay | Plettenberg Bay & Knysna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | R1.2M | — | R1.1M | R2.0M |
| Avg House Price | R3.0M | R2.5M | R2.8M | R5.0M |
| Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.5% | 7% | 6% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 7% | 6% | 6.5% | 6% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 32% | 28% | 30% | 32% |
| Airbnb ADR | — | — | — | R2 200 |
| Safety Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Walkability Score | 4/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 5 km | 15 km | 25 km | 50 km |
Best For
Families, Professionals, Estate buyers, Semigrants