Kirstenhof

Kirstenhof
Interactive map of Kirstenhof
Coordinates: 34°3′18″S 18°27′02″E / 34.05500°S 18.45056°E / -34.05500; 18.45056
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Government
 • CouncillorCarolynne Franklin[1] (DA)
Area
 • Total
1.52 km2 (0.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total
4,515
 • Density2,970/km2 (7,690/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African3.8%
 • Coloured6.9%
 • Indian/Asian1.2%
 • White86.8%
 • Other1.3%
First languages (2011)
 • English89.5%
 • Afrikaans7.5%
 • isiZulu0.3%
 • Other2.7%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7945
Area code021

Kirstenhof is a residential suburb located in the Southern Suburbs region of Cape Town, South Africa.[3][4]

Geography

Kirstenhof is located in the Southern Suburbs region of Cape Town, which is primarily residential, and where some of the city's most desirable properties are located.

The suburb is located near the M3 freeway, which forms the neighborhood's western border. On the eastern side is a mix of retail and light industrial buildings. To the north is Blue Route Mall - located within the suburb of Tokai. To the south is the suburb of Lakeside as well as the Westlake Golf Club.

In terms of commerce, Kirstenhof is near multiple business parks, including Westlake Business Park and Steenberg Office Park.[5]

Kirstenhof is situated approximately 21 km from Cape Town CBD, 29 km from Cape Town International Airport, and 26 km from Century City.

Housing

Kirstenhof is a residential suburb comprising mainly small and medium sized detached homes, with a few townhouses and apartments. As of March 2026, the average price of a medium sized detached home in the neighborhood was R6.61 million.[6]

Amenities

Located within or near Kirstenhof are:

  • Kirstenhof Primary School
  • Blue Route Mall
  • Westlake Village shopping center
  • Westlake Shopping Center
  • South Palms retail center
  • The Tokai-on-Main shopping center
  • Melomed Tokai private hospital
  • Westlake Golf Club
  • Silvermine Nature Reserve

References

  1. ^ "Carolynne Franklin". web1.capetown.gov.za. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  2. ^ a b c d "Kirstenhof". Census 2011.
  3. ^ "Seeff - Kirstenhof, Cape Town". Seeff. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Kirstenhof News and Info". Chas Everitt. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Google Maps - Kirstenhof". Google. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Houses for Sale in Kirstenhof, Cape Town". property24. Retrieved 19 March 2026.