Westlake, Cape Town

Westlake
Interactive map of Westlake
Coordinates: 34°04′33″S 18°26′16″E / 34.07583°S 18.43778°E / -34.07583; 18.43778[1]
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Main PlaceCape Town
Government
 • CouncillorCarolynne Franklin (Ward 71)[2] (Democratic Alliance)
Area
 • Total
2.02 km2 (0.78 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total
6,452
 • Density3,190/km2 (8,270/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African50.3%
 • Coloured25.9%
 • Indian/Asian0.8%
 • White20.6%
 • Other2.4%
First languages (2011)
 • English28.9%
 • Afrikaans26.3%
 • Xhosa28.9%
 • isiZulu2.3%
 • Other13.6%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
7945[4]
Area code021

Westlake is a residential suburb located in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. According to the 2011 census, the suburb has a population of 6,452 people with 2,076 households.[5]

Between 1942 and 1944, Westlake was predominantly used as a military area for the Union Defence Force. After the military left, Westlake was repurposed into a residential suburb for civilian occupation.[6]

Amenities

  • Westlake Business Park[6]
  • Westlake Shopping Centre[7]
  • Westlake Golf Course[8]

References

  1. ^ "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
  2. ^ Watkins, Karen (2021-11-11). "DA support dips, but Constantia stays blue". Constantiaberg Bulletin. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
  3. ^ a b c d "Westlake 1". Census 2011.
  4. ^ "Westlake - Eco Estate". 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  5. ^ "City of Cape Town – 2011 Census Suburb Westlake" (PDF). City of Cape Town. July 2013. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  6. ^ a b "Westlake, Cape Town". Safcom Properties. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  7. ^ Souter, Tyrone (2023-10-28). "Home". Westlake Shopping Centre. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  8. ^ "Westlake Golf Course | Lakeside | Cape Town". 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2025-11-24.