Skip to main content
Neighbourhoods › Western Cape › Wynberg
84
/ 100

Wynberg

Strong

Cape Town, Western Cape

Mixed Use 20,000–50,000
Watch PDF Report card Map Compare Report
Recommended Based on 7 scored dimensions
Best reasons
94
Affordability
91
Transport
89
Lifestyle
Is Wynberg right for you?

Wynberg stands out for affordable homes and schools nearby.

What is good here

  • Homes cost less than in most areas, compared with local incomes.
  • There are more schools within reach than in most areas.
  • Public transport is good, so a car is optional.
  • Shops, healthcare and everyday services are close by.
  • There are lots of places to eat, parks and things to do.
  • Property prices have held up better than in most areas.

Who it suits

  • Families with children Suits well

    Schools nearby and shops and services close by.

  • Young professionals and renters Suits well

    Good public transport, shops and services close by and plenty to do.

  • Retirees and a quieter life Suits well

    Shops and services close by.

  • Living without a car Suits well

    Good public transport and shops and services close by.

  • Buying on a budget Suits well

    Affordable homes and steady property prices.

Compared with nearby areas

In Cape Town In South Africa
Safety Better than most About average
Affordability About average Among the best
Schools Better than most Among the best
Transport Better than most Among the best
Amenities Among the best Among the best
Lifestyle Among the best Among the best
Property Confidence About average Better than most
What's happening
Local & city news, notices and alerts
Top 10 official job-search resources in South Africa Ebnewsdaily
Ten official routes for checking vacancies and application instructions, from public-service departments to research bodies, municipalities and universities.
1 day ago Read article
Loyiso Nkohla Mabandla murder: Gunman sentenced to 30 years in prison The Citizen
The accused admitted being offered R20 000 to take part in the killing of the political activist.
1 day ago Read article
Civic movements rise as ANC loses grip on Eastern Cape Ebnewsdaily
Hundreds of residents marched through Ngcobo in August, shutting down some schools, shops and businesses. Archive photo: Johnnie Isaac. The ANC now has a majority so far in only 19 of the Eastern Cape’s councils, down from 29. Twelve councils are hung. A civic movement that emerged from protests in Ngcobo won three seats. Another […]
1 day ago Read article
The young of the world are solving their way out of the joblessness crisis Daily Maverick
The latest unemployment numbers make for horrible reading for South Africa’s young people, but the One Young World Summit in Cape Town last week does provide some hope.
1 day ago Read article
The Pharmaceutical Market in Africa: Size, Players, Rules and Outlook in 2026 The African Exponent
Africa's drug market is worth about $29 billion, yet the continent imports more than 70% of its medicines and 99% of its vaccines. This deep dive maps the size, the players, the rules and the outlook to 2030.
1 day ago Read article
Data confidence
High coverage
95

Coverage confidence reflects geographic matching, source authority, freshness, record coverage, and demographic alignment. It is not a liveability score.

geography
25 pts
source authority
20 pts
freshness
20 pts
record coverage
25 pts
demographic alignment
5 pts
Verified schools
13 inside · 88 nearby
Official school register
School · verified 2026-09-22
Source
Score dashboard
SAPS 2022-2023 · OSM Nov 2026 · Stats SA 2024
76
Safety
Good
2022-2023
94
Affordability
Excellent
Stats SA 2024
82
Schools
Good
2020
91
Transport
Excellent
Nov 2026
88
Amenities
Excellent
Nov 2026
89
Lifestyle
Excellent
Nov 2026
77
Property Confidence
Good
RPPI 2010-2023
What these scores mean for Wynberg

Each score is out of 100. Higher is better for you: a high affordability score means cheaper relative to local incomes, and a high safety score means less crime. Comparisons are with other areas in the same country.

Safety: 76/100 · Good
Scores 76 out of 100, which is good and lower than 58% of areas in South Africa. In practice, reported crime is low for its size. What it measures: How safe the area is, from reported crime adjusted for population, with burglary and robbery counting most. How it is worked out: Severity-weighted reported crime per 1,000 residents vs the urban benchmark. Burglary and robbery are weighted heavily. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: SAPS crime statistics (SAPACR 2008–2023) (2022-2023).
Affordability: 94/100 · Excellent
Scores 94 out of 100, which is excellent and better than 63% of areas in South Africa. In practice, rent takes a reasonable share of local incomes. What it measures: How average rent compares with what households here typically earn. How it is worked out: Average rent as a share of median monthly income. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: Stats SA income & rental index (Stats SA 2024).
Schools: 82/100 · Good
Scores 82 out of 100, which is good and better than 73% of areas in South Africa. In practice, there is a good choice of schools nearby. What it measures: How many primary and secondary schools are within reach. How it is worked out: Real schools within range by phase (primary/secondary/pre-primary), weighted toward secondary. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: DBE National Masterlist of Schools (2020) (2020).
Transport: 91/100 · Excellent
Scores 91 out of 100, which is excellent and better than 97% of areas in South Africa. In practice, it is easy to get around without a car. What it measures: Access to public transport stops, stations and main roads. How it is worked out: Density of public-transport stops and stations. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OpenStreetMap transport nodes (Nov 2026).
Amenities: 88/100 · Excellent
Scores 88 out of 100, which is excellent and better than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, most everyday errands can be done close to home. What it measures: Everyday places nearby, such as shops, pharmacies, clinics and banks. How it is worked out: Daily-convenience density: shops, food, healthcare, community. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OpenStreetMap & Google Places (Nov 2026).
Lifestyle: 89/100 · Excellent
Scores 89 out of 100, which is excellent and better than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, there is plenty to do nearby. What it measures: Places to eat, relax and spend free time, such as restaurants, parks and gyms. How it is worked out: Parks, food culture, and community sentiment once reviews accrue. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OSM green space + resident sentiment (Nov 2026).
Property Confidence: 77/100 · Good
Scores 77 out of 100, which is good and better than 65% of areas in South Africa. In practice, property data is plentiful and prices look steady. What it measures: How much reliable property data we have and how stable prices look. How it is worked out: Directional year-on-year price movement — not a valuation. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: Stats SA Residential Property Price Index (RPPI 2010-2023).
Full scoring method
Flood & earthquake history
🌊 Flood: None on record
🌍 Earthquake: None on record
See details
AI neighbourhood summary
AI-powered

Is this area good for families?

Wynberg scores 82/100 for schools and 76/100 for safety — the two factors families weigh most. Its strongest areas are safety and affordability. No dimension scores in the concerning range.

Generated by AI · 2 months ago

Population (Census 2022)

City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality — for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

4,702,033 people in City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
Black African 46%
Coloured 35%
Indian or Asian 2%
White 16%
Other 1%

Source: Stats SA Census 2022.

Municipal service delivery

Real Stats SA General Household Survey (GHS 2022) — based on 1,155 households surveyed in City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Flush toilet access
96%
Pit/bucket toilet (backlog)
3%
Has electricity
99%
Regular refuse removal
91%
Water interruptions (past yr)
23%
Less happy than last year
41%
What residents are complaining about

% of households reporting each problem as present in their area.

Illegal rubbish dumping 9%
Littering 28%
Water pollution 11%
Air pollution 10%
Land degradation 18%
Noise pollution 15%

Source: Stats SA GHS 2022.

Sign in to report your rent, utility reliability, or fibre availability here.

Local services in Wynberg

Tips from residents

No tips yet. If you live in Wynberg, share something you wish you had known when you moved in.

Tips are residents' own experience, checked by our team for language and personal details, not verified facts.

Sign in to share a tip.

Visiting Wynberg

No attractions near here have been checked and published yet.

Load-shedding
No load-shedding
National status
✓ No load-shedding
Area-specific schedule not available for this suburb yet.
National status shown above. We're working on matching all suburbs.
Data via EskomSePush · Updates every 15 minutes
Review Wynberg
Help others understand what life here is really like
Step 1 of 3
How do you rate
Wynberg?
Your overall impression of living in this suburb.
Tap a star to rate
Reviews are moderated
We verify all reviews before publishing. No personal names, please.
Step 2 of 3
Rate the specifics
Optional — skip categories you're unsure about.
Safety
Amenities
Transport
Lifestyle
Noise
Step 3 of 3
Tell your story
What's the area actually like day to day?
0 / 1500
Don't name specific individuals.
Only used for moderation follow-up — never shown publicly or shared.
Related guides
Is Wynberg safe? Safest in Cape Town Most affordable in Cape Town Best for families in Cape Town

NeighbourhoodIQ is an information service, not legal or financial advice. Scores are computed from public data and are indicative only. Crime data: SAPS. Demographics: Stats SA. Amenities: OpenStreetMap contributors.

Show nearby content

Allow location access to see nearby suburbs, complexes, and relevant local information.