Best suburbs for property investment in Cape Town
These suburbs combine positive property value growth with stable or improving safety trends, at prices below the 75th percentile (R2.9M). They represent areas where the data points in the same direction.
This is not financial advice. Past growth does not predict future returns. The safety index is a relative measure within Cape Town. Sources: SAPS, CCT Valuation Roll.
| # | Suburb | CAGR | Safety index | Safety trend | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun City Lower reported crime | 38.2% | 75/100 | Stable | R0-200k |
| 2 | Temperance Town Lower reported crime | 14.6% | 98/100 | Stable | R0-200k |
| 3 | Smartie Town Lower reported crime | 22.6% | 88/100 | Significant decrease | R0-200k |
| 4 | Sea Breeze Park Lower reported crime | 11.7% | 98/100 | Stable | R6-800k |
| 5 | Macassar Beach Lower reported crime | 19.3% | 88/100 | Significant decrease | R0-200k |
| 6 | Broadlands Park Lower reported crime | 28.2% | 78/100 | Stable | R0-200k |
| 7 | Riverside Lower reported crime | 17.8% | 88/100 | Significant decrease | R2-400k |
| 8 | New Scheme Lower reported crime | 17.7% | 88/100 | Significant decrease | R2-400k |
| 9 | Admirals Park Lower reported crime | 7.6% | 98/100 | Stable | R800k-1M |
| 10 | Macassar Village Lower reported crime | 17.4% | 88/100 | Significant decrease | R0-200k |
| 11 | Strandfontein Lower reported crime | 7.1% | 98/100 | Significant decrease | R800k-1M |
| 12 | Anchorage Park Lower reported crime | 5.5% | 98/100 | Stable | R1-1.5M |
| 13 | Fairview Golf Estate Lower reported crime | 5.3% | 98/100 | Stable | R4-600k |
| 14 | Glencairn Lower reported crime | 4.2% | 99/100 | Significant decrease | R2-2.5M |
| 15 | Gordons Bay Lower reported crime | 5.1% | 98/100 | Stable | R6-800k |
| 16 | Mountainside Estate Lower reported crime | 4.9% | 98/100 | Stable | R1-1.5M |
| 17 | Onverwacht - Gordon'S Bay Lower reported crime | 4.8% | 98/100 | Stable | R1-1.5M |
| 18 | Dobson Lower reported crime | 4.6% | 98/100 | Stable | R1.5-2M |
| 19 | Winslow Lower reported crime | 4.4% | 98/100 | Stable | R1-1.5M |
| 20 | Smitswinkelbaai Lower reported crime | 3.3% | 99/100 | Significant decrease | R2-2.5M |
1 Sun City Lower reported crime
CAGR 38.2%
Safety index 75/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R0-200k
2 Temperance Town Lower reported crime
CAGR 14.6%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R0-200k
3 Smartie Town Lower reported crime
CAGR 22.6%
Safety index 88/100
Safety trend Significant decrease
Median value R0-200k
4 Sea Breeze Park Lower reported crime
CAGR 11.7%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R6-800k
5 Macassar Beach Lower reported crime
CAGR 19.3%
Safety index 88/100
Safety trend Significant decrease
Median value R0-200k
6 Broadlands Park Lower reported crime
CAGR 28.2%
Safety index 78/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R0-200k
7 Riverside Lower reported crime
CAGR 17.8%
Safety index 88/100
Safety trend Significant decrease
Median value R2-400k
8 New Scheme Lower reported crime
CAGR 17.7%
Safety index 88/100
Safety trend Significant decrease
Median value R2-400k
9 Admirals Park Lower reported crime
CAGR 7.6%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R800k-1M
10 Macassar Village Lower reported crime
CAGR 17.4%
Safety index 88/100
Safety trend Significant decrease
Median value R0-200k
11 Strandfontein Lower reported crime
CAGR 7.1%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Significant decrease
Median value R800k-1M
12 Anchorage Park Lower reported crime
CAGR 5.5%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R1-1.5M
13 Fairview Golf Estate Lower reported crime
CAGR 5.3%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R4-600k
14 Glencairn Lower reported crime
CAGR 4.2%
Safety index 99/100
Safety trend Significant decrease
Median value R2-2.5M
15 Gordons Bay Lower reported crime
CAGR 5.1%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R6-800k
16 Mountainside Estate Lower reported crime
CAGR 4.9%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R1-1.5M
17 Onverwacht - Gordon'S Bay Lower reported crime
CAGR 4.8%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R1-1.5M
18 Dobson Lower reported crime
CAGR 4.6%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R1.5-2M
19 Winslow Lower reported crime
CAGR 4.4%
Safety index 98/100
Safety trend Stable
Median value R1-1.5M
20 Smitswinkelbaai Lower reported crime
CAGR 3.3%
Safety index 99/100
Safety trend Significant decrease
Median value R2-2.5M
How this ranking works
Suburbs must have positive property value CAGR, a safety trend that is stable or improving, and a median value below the 75th percentile (R2.9M). They are ranked by a combined measure of CAGR and safety index.
This ranking highlights data alignment, not investment recommendations. Property investment involves risks that a suburb profile cannot capture. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.
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