Plettenberg Bay & Knysna
Family and retiree investment stronghold with firm pricing and tourism-driven yields. Plettenberg Bay's Beachy Head Drive is known as Africa's Millionaire Row. 3,200 HNWIs along the Garden Route. Knysna's lagoon and forest setting attract lifestyle buyers.
- Avg. Apartment
- R2.0M
- Avg. House
- R5.0M
- Rental Yield
- 6%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 6%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 32%
- Airbnb Avg Daily Rate
- R2 200
- Airbnb Occupancy
- 55%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+40%
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 Plettenberg Bay & Knysna's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.
Short-Term Rental (Airbnb)
Lifestyle Scores
Key Growth Drivers
- Firm pricing
- Tourism yields
- 3200 Garden Route HNWIs
- Family and retiree demand
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in Plettenberg Bay & Knysna
If you bought a property in Plettenberg Bay & Knysna...
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R 2 000 000
R 600 000 deposit · R 1 400 000 bond
Auto-calculated from 6% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 2 128 000 | R 120 000 | R -86 064 |
| Year 2 | R 2 264 192 | R 128 400 | R -79 104 |
| Year 3 | R 2 409 100 | R 137 388 | R -71 642 |
| Year 4 | R 2 563 283 | R 147 005 | R -63 643 |
| Year 5 | R 2 727 333 | R 157 296 | R -55 067 |
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How Plettenberg Bay & Knysna Compares
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| Metric | Plettenberg Bay & Knysnacurrent | George | Wilderness | Mossel Bay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | R2.0M | R1.2M | — | R1.1M |
| Avg House Price | R5.0M | R3.0M | R2.5M | R2.8M |
| Rental Yield | 6% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 7% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 6% | 7% | 6% | 6.5% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 32% | 32% | 28% | 30% |
| Airbnb ADR | R2 200 | — | — | — |
| Safety Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Walkability Score | 5/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 50 km | 5 km | 15 km | 25 km |
Best For
Retirees, Family holiday homes, HNW investors, Nature lovers