Hermanus, Western Cape
Overberg & Whale Coast

Onrus

Ranked #26 in Cape TownVery Strong Growth8-12%% annual growth

Artistic coastal family favourite riding the spillover wave from Hermanus's boom. Quieter and more affordable than Hermanus with a creative community feel. Popular with families seeking a slower pace. Strong growth trajectory as Hermanus prices push buyers to neighbouring villages.

At a Glance
Avg. Apartment
R2.0M
Avg. House
R3.8M
Rental Yield
6%
1-yr Capital Growth
9%
5-yr Capital Growth
35%

Investment Snapshot

Avg Apartment
R2.0M
median listing price
Avg House
R3.8M
median listing price
Rental Yield
6%
gross p.a.
1-yr Growth
9%
capital appreciation
5-yr Growth
35%
cumulative
Price / m²
R14 000
average

Capital Growth Performance

Past 5 Years (2021–2025)

+59%

cumulative growth

Next 5 Years (2026–2030)

+34%

projected growth

9.5%
2021
12%
2022
10.5%
2023
9%
2024
7.5%
2025
7%
2026
6.5%
2027
6%
2028
5.5%
2029
5.5%
2030
Historical
Projected

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

Lifestyle Scores

Walkability
5/10
Safety
7/10
Distance to Cape Town Airport
125 km
Population Density
Low
ArtisticCoastalFamilyHermanus SpilloverAffordableCommunity

Key Growth Drivers

  • Hermanus spillover
  • Artistic community
  • Family favourite
  • Affordable coastal

Who's Buying Here

Typical buyers and renters in Onrus

Families
Artists
Retirees
Value coastal buyers

If you bought a property in Onrus...

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Buyer type:

R 2 000 000

R 600 000 deposit · R 1 400 000 bond

Auto-calculated from 6% yield

Monthly Bond
R 15 172
R 15 172
Monthly Rent
R 10 000
R 10 000
Net Cashflow/mo
R -7 172
after bond + 20% expenses
Net Annual Yield
4.8%
after expenses
5-Year Projected Value
R 2 805 103R 2 805 103at 7.0% p.a. growth

Year-by-Year Projection

YearProperty ValueAnnual RentNet Cashflow
Year 1R 2 140 000R 120 000R -86 064
Year 2R 2 289 800R 128 400R -79 104
Year 3R 2 450 086R 137 388R -71 642
Year 4R 2 621 592R 147 005R -63 643
Year 5R 2 805 103R 157 296R -55 067
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How Onrus Compares

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vs. other suburbs in Overberg & Whale Coast

MetricOnruscurrentHermanus
Avg Apartment PriceR2.0MR3.2M
Avg House PriceR3.8MR5.5M
Rental Yield6%6%
1-yr Capital Growth9%12%
5-yr Capital Growth35%42%
Airbnb ADRR2 000
Safety Score7/107/10
Walkability Score5/106/10
Distance to Airport125 km120 km

Best For

Families, Artists, Value seekers, Retirees