• Affordability
• Security
• Proximity to schools and daycare
• Commuting time to work
• Proximity to shopping
• Atmosphere and aesthetics of the area
• Wind (trust us on this one...)

Here you will find a brief description of each suburb that form the Southern Suburbs area, and how they rank on the above-mentioned 7 criteria. This ranking is naturally not an exact science but it does represent a combined opinion of Cape Town expat community. It would be a good idea to visit as many of these areas as possible to form your own opinion.  

Hout Bay - Llandudno

= worst	= best
Affordability
Security
Schools
Shopping
Commute
Atmosphere
Wind
Best for:	Families looking for good value housing without sacrificing atmosphere

Nordhoek - Kommetje

= worst	= best
Affordability
Security
Schools
Shopping
Commute
Atmosphere
Wind
Best for:	Those looking for quaint and secluded area with family holiday feel, close to nice beaches

Muizenberg-Simon's Town 

= worst	= best
Affordability
Security
Schools
Shopping
Commute
Atmosphere
Wind
Best for:	Families on a budget looking for space and access to a great beach

= worst	= best
Affordability
Security
Schools
Shopping
Commute
Atmosphere
Wind
Best for:	Families looking for a lifestyle in quaint charming seaside village, retirees