All SuburbsScarborough & Chapmans Peak
Cape Town, Western Cape
Peninsula & Southern Coastal

Scarborough & Chapmans Peak

Ranked #19 in Cape TownVery Strong Growth6-8%+% annual growth

High foreign buyer proportion in a small, exclusive coastal village. Dramatic location between mountains and ocean. Capital growth driven by exclusivity and international demand. Scarborough is increasingly sought after by European buyers seeking off-grid, nature-immersed living.

At a Glance
Avg. Apartment
Avg. House
R6.0M
Rental Yield
5%
1-yr Capital Growth
6%
5-yr Capital Growth
35%

Investment Snapshot

Avg Apartment
median listing price
Avg House
R6.0M
median listing price
Rental Yield
5%
gross p.a.
1-yr Growth
6%
capital appreciation
5-yr Growth
35%
cumulative
Price / m²
R22 000
average

Capital Growth Performance

Past 5 Years (2021–2025)

+45%

cumulative growth

Next 5 Years (2026–2030)

+32%

projected growth

8.5%
2021
10%
2022
7.5%
2023
6.5%
2024
6%
2025
6.5%
2026
6%
2027
5.5%
2028
5.5%
2029
5%
2030
Historical
Projected

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

Lifestyle Scores

Walkability
2/10
Safety
8/10
Distance to Cape Town Airport
40 km
Population Density
Low
ExclusiveForeign BuyersNatureOff-Grid FeelMountains and Ocean

Key Growth Drivers

  • High foreign buyer proportion
  • Exclusivity
  • Capital growth
  • International demand

Who's Buying Here

Typical buyers and renters in Scarborough & Chapmans Peak

European nature lovers
Foreign investors
Exclusivity seekers

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Buyer type:

R 6 000 000

R 1 800 000 deposit · R 4 200 000 bond

Auto-calculated from 5% yield

Monthly Bond
R 45 516
R 45 516
Monthly Rent
R 25 000
R 25 000
Net Cashflow/mo
R -25 516
after bond + 20% expenses
Net Annual Yield
4%
after expenses
5-Year Projected Value
R 8 415 310R 8 415 310at 7.0% p.a. growth

Year-by-Year Projection

YearProperty ValueAnnual RentNet Cashflow
Year 1R 6 420 000R 300 000R -306 192
Year 2R 6 869 400R 321 000R -288 792
Year 3R 7 350 258R 343 470R -270 138
Year 4R 7 864 776R 367 513R -250 140
Year 5R 8 415 310R 393 239R -228 702
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How Scarborough & Chapmans Peak Compares

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vs. other suburbs in Peninsula & Southern Coastal

MetricScarborough & Chapmans PeakcurrentHout BayKalk Bay & MuizenbergNoordhoek & Kommetjie
Avg Apartment PriceR3.2MR2.0M
Avg House PriceR6.0MR8.5MR4.8MR5.8M
Rental Yield5%6%7%5.5%
1-yr Capital Growth6%6%6%7%
5-yr Capital Growth35%35%30%40%
Airbnb ADRR2 500R1 600
Safety Score8/106/106/107/10
Walkability Score2/104/107/103/10
Distance to Airport40 km25 km25 km35 km

Best For

Foreign buyers, Nature lovers, Exclusivity seekers, Long-term investors