The average house price in the Western Cape is R1.82 million.
A handful of suburbs and towns offer land for R150 000 or more. But one small town bucks this trend, with land listing at R100 000.
Western Cape Town with R100 000 Land
Klawer along the N7 is the only Western Cape town where it’s possible to buy land for R100 000.
This small inland town in the Matzikamma region is 20.5 kilometres from Vredendal.
Those who know the area know the wine farms or its proximity to the Olifants River.
The small town also made headlines in 2022 because of a series of tragic events.
Those exploring the Namaqualand flower bloom will likely have passed the small town en route to other towns along the West Coast, the Northern Cape or Namibia, fueling up at the Engen 1 Stop within its boundaries.
But the area is undergoing some renewal.
In 2025, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) opened the town’s upgraded sports ground.
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (WCDOI) also handed over the keys to a housing project in the area.
According to 2022 census data, 14 277 people reside in Klawer, more than double the 6 234 residents in 2011.
The town is finding some appeal among young buyers.
Young buyers, those between 18 and 49, make up 62.9% of the most recent transactions, according to available data.
These sales have also pushed up property prices.
As of August 2026, the average home price is R725 000, the highest it’s been in the last 9 years.
Could this be the opportunity for the Western Cape’s hopeful buyers to get on the property ladder?
Does it make sense to buy land in Klawer?
While Klawer is cost-effective, buyers have to consider the cost of moving to a small town kilometres from an established centre of commerce.
There are two primary schools in Klawer.
But the nearest high school is in Vredendal.
It may make sense as an affordable location for those who already have work in the area or don’t need to go into the office.
The town’s revival could also make it appealing for investors.
But its remote location and affordable housing may mean it becomes a retirement destination for those who enjoy the platteland.
The town has its own clinic and police station.
The nearest beach is a 50-minute drive.
Being close to Vredendal also puts other amenities like hospitals and larger retailers within driving distance.
