All SuburbsGreen Point
Cape Town, Western Cape
Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl

Green Point

Ranked #2 in Cape TownStrong Growth5-7%% annual growth

Urban, walkable, and vibrant — Green Point sits between the V&A Waterfront and Sea Point. High short-term rental demand driven by Cape Town Stadium events and Waterfront proximity. The Green Point Urban Park is a major lifestyle draw for families. MyCiTi bus connectivity makes it accessible without a car.

At a Glance
Avg. Apartment
R3.8M
Avg. House
R9.5M
Rental Yield
7%
1-yr Capital Growth
6%
5-yr Capital Growth
34%
Airbnb Avg Daily Rate
R1 800
Airbnb Occupancy
75%

Investment Snapshot

Avg Apartment
R3.8M
median listing price
Avg House
R9.5M
median listing price
Rental Yield
7%
gross p.a.
1-yr Growth
6%
capital appreciation
5-yr Growth
34%
cumulative
Price / m²
R40 000
average

Capital Growth Performance

Past 5 Years (2021–2025)

+42%

cumulative growth

Next 5 Years (2026–2030)

+27%

projected growth

7.5%
2021
8.8%
2022
7.2%
2023
6.5%
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 Green Point's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.

Short-Term Rental (Airbnb)

Average Daily Rate
R1 800
per night
Occupancy Rate
75%
average annual occupancy
Estimated annual STR revenue: R492 750 per unit (before expenses)

Lifestyle Scores

Walkability
9/10
Safety
7/10
Distance to Cape Town Airport
18 km
Population Density
High
UrbanV&A WaterfrontStadiumRestaurantsParksMyCiTi

Key Growth Drivers

  • Short-term rental demand
  • Walkable family influx
  • Professional semigration
  • Stadium events

Who's Buying Here

Typical buyers and renters in Green Point

Expat investors
Young families
Professionals
Short-term rental operators

If you bought a property in Green Point...

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Buyer type:

R 3 800 000

R 1 140 000 deposit · R 2 660 000 bond

Auto-calculated from 7% yield

Monthly Bond
R 28 827
R 28 827
Monthly Rent
R 22 167
R 22 167
Net Cashflow/mo
R -11 093
after bond + 20% expenses
Net Annual Yield
5.6%
after expenses
5-Year Projected Value
R 5 280 072R 5 280 072at 6.8% p.a. growth

Year-by-Year Projection

YearProperty ValueAnnual RentNet Cashflow
Year 1R 4 058 400R 266 004R -133 116
Year 2R 4 334 371R 284 624R -117 688
Year 3R 4 629 108R 304 548R -101 147
Year 4R 4 943 888R 325 866R -83 415
Year 5R 5 280 072R 348 677R -64 406
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How Green Point Compares

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vs. other suburbs in Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl

MetricGreen PointcurrentCamps BayClifton & Bantry BayCity Bowl & Gardens
Avg Apartment PriceR3.8MR6.5MR14.0MR3.4M
Avg House PriceR9.5MR24.0MR38.0MR8.5M
Rental Yield7%4.5%3.5%7%
1-yr Capital Growth6%7%6%5.5%
5-yr Capital Growth34%42%40%32%
Airbnb ADRR1 800R3 800R5 000R2 000
Safety Score7/108/109/106/10
Walkability Score9/106/104/108/10
Distance to Airport18 km20 km20 km17 km

Best For

Young professionals, Investors, Families, Airbnb operators