Mossel Bay
Coastal lifestyle magnet with high semigration and new development activity. The Point is a sought-after address. Warmer than Cape Town with a Garden Route setting. Increasingly attracting Gauteng families and retirees seeking affordable coastal living.
- Avg. Apartment
- R1.1M
- Avg. House
- R2.8M
- Rental Yield
- 7%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 6.5%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 30%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+42%
cumulative growth
Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
+32%
projected growth
Historical data sourced from Lightstone PropStats & Stats SA RPPI. Projected growth based on FNB Property Barometer forecasts, adjusted for Mossel Bay's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.
Lifestyle Scores
Key Growth Drivers
- High semigration
- New development
- Coastal lifestyle
- Affordable entry
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in Mossel Bay
If you bought a property in Mossel Bay...
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R 1 100 000
R 330 000 deposit · R 770 000 bond
Auto-calculated from 7% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 1 166 000 | R 77 004 | R -38 532 |
| Year 2 | R 1 235 960 | R 82 394 | R -34 066 |
| Year 3 | R 1 310 118 | R 88 162 | R -29 277 |
| Year 4 | R 1 388 725 | R 94 333 | R -24 144 |
| Year 5 | R 1 472 048 | R 100 937 | R -18 640 |
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How Mossel Bay Compares
Full compare →vs. other suburbs in Garden Route
| Metric | Mossel Baycurrent | George | Wilderness | Plettenberg Bay & Knysna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | R1.1M | R1.2M | — | R2.0M |
| Avg House Price | R2.8M | R3.0M | R2.5M | R5.0M |
| Rental Yield | 7% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 6% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 6.5% | 7% | 6% | 6% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 30% | 32% | 28% | 32% |
| Airbnb ADR | — | — | — | R2 200 |
| Safety Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Walkability Score | 5/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 25 km | 5 km | 15 km | 50 km |
Best For
Retirees, Semigrant families, Affordable coastal investors