Wilderness
Emerging family and coastal value play with consistent appreciation from the lifestyle shift to remote work. Pristine beach, river mouth, and national park setting. More affordable than Plettenberg Bay and Knysna with similar natural beauty.
- Avg. Apartment
- —
- Avg. House
- R2.5M
- Rental Yield
- 6.5%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 6%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 28%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+36%
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 Wilderness's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.
Lifestyle Scores
Key Growth Drivers
- Emerging value
- Lifestyle shift
- Consistent appreciation
- Remote work appeal
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in Wilderness
If you bought a property in Wilderness...
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R 2 500 000
R 750 000 deposit · R 1 750 000 bond
Auto-calculated from 6.5% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 2 640 000 | R 162 504 | R -97 572 |
| Year 2 | R 2 787 840 | R 173 879 | R -88 147 |
| Year 3 | R 2 943 959 | R 186 051 | R -78 042 |
| Year 4 | R 3 108 821 | R 199 074 | R -67 209 |
| Year 5 | R 3 282 915 | R 213 010 | R -55 595 |
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How Wilderness Compares
Full compare →vs. other suburbs in Garden Route
| Metric | Wildernesscurrent | George | Mossel Bay | Plettenberg Bay & Knysna |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | — | R1.2M | R1.1M | R2.0M |
| Avg House Price | R2.5M | R3.0M | R2.8M | R5.0M |
| Rental Yield | 6.5% | 7.5% | 7% | 6% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 6% | 7% | 6.5% | 6% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 28% | 32% | 30% | 32% |
| Airbnb ADR | — | — | — | R2 200 |
| Safety Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Walkability Score | 4/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 15 km | 5 km | 25 km | 50 km |
Best For
Value seekers, Nature lovers, Remote workers, Retirees