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Compare scores, costs, safety evidence, schools and daily-life fit—then verify the exact address.
Cambridge comes out ahead
Highest overall score, winning 3 of 7 score categories. See the full breakdown below.
Score breakdown
Safety
89
89
Affordability
86
86
Schools
82
82
Transport
87
82
Amenities
89
86
Lifestyle
90
83
Property Confidence
92
92
Cost, demographics & amenities
| Cambridge | Selborne | |
|---|---|---|
| Average monthly rent | R8,658 | R6,864 |
| Median monthly income | R24,420 | R19,360 |
| Rent share of income | 35.5% | 35.5% |
| Avg property price | R865,800 | R686,400 |
| Price to annual income | 3.0× | 3.0× |
| Price trend (YoY) | +10.72% (Stats SA RPPI) | +10.72% (Stats SA RPPI) |
| Amenities nearby | 80 | 75 |
| Mapped schools | 62 | 68 |
| Reported crime (latest qtr) | 4,761 · Cambridge | 4,761 · Cambridge |
| Quality of life (GCRO) | — | — |
| Resident rating | No approved reviews | No approved reviews |
| Area type | Residential | Residential |
What should decide this?
- • Weight your must-haves before looking at the overall winner.
- • Treat small score gaps as ties when source quality differs.
- • Compare the full monthly cost, not rent or purchase price alone.
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