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Cape Town, Western Cape
Southern Suburbs

Newlands

Ranked #7 in Cape TownStrong Growth5-6%% annual growth

Leafy, established family favourite bordering Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Newlands Forest. Strong buyer demand with steady appreciation. Home to Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums. Tree-lined streets, large plots, and a village-like atmosphere.

At a Glance
Avg. Apartment
Avg. House
R8.0M
Rental Yield
5.5%
1-yr Capital Growth
4.5%
5-yr Capital Growth
25%

Investment Snapshot

Avg Apartment
median listing price
Avg House
R8.0M
median listing price
Rental Yield
5.5%
gross p.a.
1-yr Growth
4.5%
capital appreciation
5-yr Growth
25%
cumulative
Price / m²
R28 000
average

Capital Growth Performance

Past 5 Years (2021–2025)

+27%

cumulative growth

Next 5 Years (2026–2030)

+23%

projected growth

4.5%
2021
6%
2022
4.5%
2023
5%
2024
4.5%
2025
4.5%
2026
4.5%
2027
4%
2028
4%
2029
4%
2030
Historical
Projected

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

Lifestyle Scores

Walkability
6/10
Safety
8/10
Distance to Cape Town Airport
14 km
Population Density
Low
KirstenboschForestRugbyLeafy StreetsFamily

Key Growth Drivers

  • Strong buyer demand
  • Kirstenbosch proximity
  • Family appeal
  • Steady appreciation

Who's Buying Here

Typical buyers and renters in Newlands

Established families
Nature lovers
Expat returnees

If you bought a property in Newlands...

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Buyer type:

R 8 000 000

R 2 400 000 deposit · R 5 600 000 bond

Auto-calculated from 5.5% yield

Monthly Bond
R 60 688
R 60 688
Monthly Rent
R 36 667
R 36 667
Net Cashflow/mo
R -31 354
after bond + 20% expenses
Net Annual Yield
4.4%
after expenses
5-Year Projected Value
R 10 210 253R 10 210 253at 5.0% p.a. growth

Year-by-Year Projection

YearProperty ValueAnnual RentNet Cashflow
Year 1R 8 400 000R 440 004R -376 248
Year 2R 8 820 000R 470 804R -350 728
Year 3R 9 261 000R 503 761R -323 367
Year 4R 9 724 050R 539 024R -294 037
Year 5R 10 210 253R 576 755R -262 594
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How Newlands Compares

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vs. other suburbs in Southern Suburbs

MetricNewlandscurrentTokai & BergvlietClaremontConstantia & Bishopscourt
Avg Apartment PriceR3.0M
Avg House PriceR8.0MR5.0MR7.0MR12.0M
Rental Yield5.5%5.5%6.5%4%
1-yr Capital Growth4.5%5.5%5%5%
5-yr Capital Growth25%28%28%28%
Airbnb ADR
Safety Score8/107/107/108/10
Walkability Score6/104/107/103/10
Distance to Airport14 km20 km15 km22 km

Best For

Families, Nature lovers, Long-term residents