Sea Point
Cape Town's most cosmopolitan beachfront suburb. The famous Sea Point Promenade stretches along the Atlantic coast, lined with restaurants, cafés, and gyms. Rated one of the world's most amazing neighbourhoods by Time Out. Top rental yields on the Seaboard, massive digital nomad and semigration influx.
- Avg. Apartment
- R4.2M
- Avg. House
- R12.5M
- Rental Yield
- 6.5%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 6.5%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 38%
- Airbnb Avg Daily Rate
- R2 200
- Airbnb Occupancy
- 72%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+46%
cumulative growth
Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
+29%
projected growth
Historical data sourced from Lightstone PropStats & Stats SA RPPI. Projected growth based on FNB Property Barometer forecasts, adjusted for Sea Point's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.
Short-Term Rental (Airbnb)
Lifestyle Scores
Key Growth Drivers
- Top rental yields
- Semigration
- Digital nomad families
- Short-term rental demand
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in Sea Point
If you bought a property in Sea Point...
Adjust the assumptions below to model your investment scenario.
R 4 200 000
R 1 260 000 deposit · R 2 940 000 bond
Auto-calculated from 6.5% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 4 519 200 | R 273 000 | R -163 932 |
| Year 2 | R 4 862 659 | R 292 110 | R -148 098 |
| Year 3 | R 5 232 221 | R 312 558 | R -131 123 |
| Year 4 | R 5 629 870 | R 334 437 | R -112 924 |
| Year 5 | R 6 057 740 | R 357 847 | R -93 416 |
Full calculator includes transfer duty, bond costs, and detailed cashflow analysis.
How Sea Point Compares
Full compare →vs. other suburbs in Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl
| Metric | Sea Pointcurrent | Camps Bay | Clifton & Bantry Bay | City Bowl & Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | R4.2M | R6.5M | R14.0M | R3.4M |
| Avg House Price | R12.5M | R24.0M | R38.0M | R8.5M |
| Rental Yield | 6.5% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 7% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 6.5% | 7% | 6% | 5.5% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 38% | 42% | 40% | 32% |
| Airbnb ADR | R2 200 | R3 800 | R5 000 | R2 000 |
| Safety Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Walkability Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 15 km | 20 km | 20 km | 17 km |
Best For
Young professionals, Digital nomads, Investors, Semigrants