St Helena Bay
Undiscovered West Coast fishing village offering exceptional affordability and strong rental yields at 7.5%. Pristine beaches with rock lobster fishing culture. Growing retirement and remote-work appeal as buyers seek value beyond the Cape metro. Relaxed coastal lifestyle with low crime and community feel.
- Avg. Apartment
- —
- Avg. House
- R2.3M
- Rental Yield
- 7.5%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 1.3%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 20%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+13%
cumulative growth
Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
+14%
projected growth
Historical data sourced from Lightstone PropStats & Stats SA RPPI. Projected growth based on FNB Property Barometer forecasts, adjusted for St Helena Bay's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.
Lifestyle Scores
Key Growth Drivers
- Strong yields
- Affordability
- Retirement demand
- Remote work appeal
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in St Helena Bay
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R 2 287 000
R 686 100 deposit · R 1 600 900 bond
Auto-calculated from 7.5% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 2 378 480 | R 171 528 | R -70 968 |
| Year 2 | R 2 473 619 | R 183 535 | R -61 019 |
| Year 3 | R 2 572 564 | R 196 382 | R -50 354 |
| Year 4 | R 2 675 467 | R 210 129 | R -38 920 |
| Year 5 | R 2 782 485 | R 224 838 | R -26 663 |
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How St Helena Bay Compares
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| Metric | St Helena Baycurrent | Langebaan | Yzerfontein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | — | R2.2M | R3.8M |
| Avg House Price | R2.3M | R3.5M | R4.1M |
| Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 1.3% | 8.2% | 9% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 20% | 35% | 38% |
| Airbnb ADR | — | R1 400 | R2 000 |
| Safety Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Walkability Score | 3/10 | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 130 km | 110 km | 90 km |
Best For
Retirees, Yield investors, Remote workers, Budget coastal buyers