Living in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is an official City of Cape Town area in a mixed-use Cape Town suburb. The latest official area profile available to KhayaList is the 2022 precinct report, which records 6 809 residents and 1 929 households.
Rent estimates by home size
A single suburb rent number can mislead. Use bedroom-level estimates when comparing what your household can actually afford.
Decision breakdown
The latest official local census snapshot is 2022 precinct-level data, while the 2011 suburb PDF remains the named suburb profile. Use both the current area profile and market sources before making a transaction decision.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia is an official City of Cape Town area in a mixed-use Cape Town suburb. The latest official area profile available to KhayaList is the 2022 precinct report, which records 6 809 residents and 1 929 households.
Closest suburbs to Philadelphia
- Philadelphia0.0 km
- Klipheuwel13.1 km
- Atlantis13.3 km
- Parklands17.9 km
- Sunningdale18.0 km
- Killarney Gardens18.2 km
What to check before viewing homes in Philadelphia
Use these checks before you spend time on viewings. They help you avoid homes that look good online but do not fit your daily life, budget, or move timing.
Budget fit
Compare asking rent or bond costs against the R 14 850 rent midpoint estimate and your transport costs.
Daily routine
Test the commute, school run, shopping trips, and evening/weekend travel from the exact street, not only the suburb name.
Viewing questions
Ask about fibre, load-shedding area, parking, noise, lease terms, deposits, pet rules, and what is included in the monthly cost.
Census context
Current area-level census data uses the latest official City of Cape Town precinct profile where available. The 2011 suburb profile remains the named suburb source for comparison.
Compare nearby suburbs
Last updated 2026-06-21. Source band C.
* Source grading and estimate notes live in Methodology.
Schools nearby
2 in view
- PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOLPrimary School; METRO NORTH; 0.1 km away
- MEULENHOF PRIMARY SCHOOLPrimary School; METRO NORTH; 0.4 km away
Amenities
2 in view
- Helena se Hoekwinkelconvenience; 0.2 km away
- Quickshopconvenience; 2.7 km away
Transport notes
- Use route-level transport, utility, and live-market checks before making a final decision.
- This profile is a research baseline, not a replacement for active listing verification.
Safety notes
- No unsupported safety score is published here. Use official SAPS or precinct-level context and local review before drawing conclusions.
Sources
- Census 2022 Police Precinct Philadelphia ProfileCity of Cape Town / Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- 2011 Census Suburb Philadelphia ProfileCity of Cape Town / Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- Census 2022: Cape Town ProfileCity of Cape Town / Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
- WCED public ordinary schoolsWestern Cape Government. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- City of Cape Town MyCiTi stopsCity of Cape Town. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- City of Cape Town open data layer 21City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- City of Cape Town open data layer 24City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- City of Cape Town open data layer 27City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- City of Cape Town open data layer 28City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- City of Cape Town open data layer 44City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- City of Cape Town open data layer 81City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- City of Cape Town open data layer 82City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- City of Cape Town open data layer 164City of Cape Town. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- OpenStreetMap named amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
* Source grading and estimate notes live in Methodology.