Hout Bay
A dramatic valley between mountains and ocean, 20 minutes from the CBD via Chapman's Peak Drive. Infrastructure improvements boosting family and expat appeal. International buyers spent R600M here in 2025 alone with 37 foreign transactions. Strong resale momentum.
- Avg. Apartment
- R3.2M
- Avg. House
- R8.5M
- Rental Yield
- 6%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 6%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 35%
- Airbnb Avg Daily Rate
- R2 500
- Airbnb Occupancy
- 60%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+43%
cumulative growth
Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
+30%
projected growth
Historical data sourced from Lightstone PropStats & Stats SA RPPI. Projected growth based on FNB Property Barometer forecasts, adjusted for Hout Bay's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.
Short-Term Rental (Airbnb)
Lifestyle Scores
Key Growth Drivers
- Infrastructure improvements
- Family and expat appeal
- R600M foreign sales 2025
- Strong resale
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in Hout Bay
If you bought a property in Hout Bay...
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R 3 200 000
R 960 000 deposit · R 2 240 000 bond
Auto-calculated from 6% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 3 424 000 | R 192 000 | R -137 700 |
| Year 2 | R 3 663 680 | R 205 440 | R -126 564 |
| Year 3 | R 3 920 138 | R 219 821 | R -114 625 |
| Year 4 | R 4 194 547 | R 235 208 | R -101 827 |
| Year 5 | R 4 488 166 | R 251 673 | R -88 106 |
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How Hout Bay Compares
Full compare →vs. other suburbs in Peninsula & Southern Coastal
| Metric | Hout Baycurrent | Scarborough & Chapmans Peak | Kalk Bay & Muizenberg | Noordhoek & Kommetjie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | R3.2M | — | R2.0M | — |
| Avg House Price | R8.5M | R6.0M | R4.8M | R5.8M |
| Rental Yield | 6% | 5% | 7% | 5.5% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 6% | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 35% | 35% | 30% | 40% |
| Airbnb ADR | R2 500 | — | R1 600 | — |
| Safety Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Walkability Score | 4/10 | 2/10 | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 25 km | 40 km | 25 km | 35 km |
Best For
Families, Nature lovers, Expat buyers, Work-from-home professionals