Paarl Central Profile

Paarl Central at a glance

Paarl is part of the Drakenstein Municipality, along with its neighbouring town Wellington which is a mere 10 km away, and has recently acquired city status. It is home to 191,000+ inhabitants and the third oldest European settlement in the country and the largest in the Cape Winelands. It's no wonder that there are a total of 55 schools in Paarl and some regarded as the best in the country and best known schools like Paarl Gymnasium (est. 1858), Paarl Boys High (est.1868), Girls High, La Rochelle Girls school (est.1860) and Laborie High. Some of these schools are 150 years and older and have seen many generations of some of South Africa's best business people and thought leaders in their classrooms over the decades, making it one of the reasons why a place in these schools is so coveted. Property in close proximity to these schools are especially sought-after and, naturally, popular areas for families. Almost 90% of residents are Afrikaans speaking. Paarl has become a very sought after property market due to its growing corporate presence and shortage of residential land, which is due to the encircling vineyards of the historically dominant wine industry. Property in Central Paarl varies between starter or entry level bachelor apartments of around R750 000 to commercial buidlings, spacious houses and even mansions that are valued at up to R20 000 000. The most substantial property growth points over the past decade has been the popular choice of new estate developments catering for secure and up market living, like Mooiberge estate, Paryskloof, Kleine Parys and the upcoming Mountain Crest Private Estate on the fringe of Paarl. Prestigious country estates include Val de Vie Wine and Polo Estate, Pearl Valley Golf Estate, Winelands Estate, Sante Wine Estate, Boschenmeer Golf Estate. Val de Vie and Pearl Valley Golf Estate is currently one of the twenty most expensive suburbs in South Africa.

Small holdings and wine farms in Paarl and surrounds are amongst the most expensive properties in South Africa mostly due to its exclusive lifestyle appeal and attraction of foreign investors.

Paarl offers a variety of lifestyle choices to explore. Attractions range from wine, cheese, brandy, craft gin and whiskey on our culinary routes and outdoor attractions from rock climbing, hiking and horse riding. Paarl is also within 45 minutes of all the popular events and festivals in surrounding areas. Other locations include Cape Town international airport and Cape Town city centre which is home to the bustling V&A Waterfront, the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Green Point stadium and Table Mountain which are within less than an hour from Paarl. Beyond that you will find Kirstenbosch where thousands enjoy the botanical beauty of the Cape and outdoor concerts with the best in international and local music. Neighbouring areas include Worcester, Helderberg, Stellenbosch and the wonderful West Coast, where many people invest in a holiday home for weekend and holiday getaways.