Welgelegen Area Profile

Welgelegen at a glance

The highly sought after residential suburb of Welgelegen in Parow is an old and well-established area. The family-oriented suburb has neat sidewalks, tree lined streets and well-maintained homes.

This prime location consists of elegant freehold homes and townhouses which affords newly formed families the opportunity to enter this middle-class suburb, as well as existing residents to upgrade to larger homes within Welgelegen. The retired community also enjoys the tranquillity that the suburb has to offer.

Welgelegen is also a great destination for commercial and industrial hubs as it is close to the major roads, reputable schools, as well as easy access to nearby malls and attractions.

Climate
The climate in Welgelegen is warm and temperate. The temperature in February averages 21.2 °C, while at 12.1 °C on average, July is the coldest month of the year. The rain in Parow falls mostly in the winter, with relatively little rain in the summer. The average annual rainfall is 637 mm.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 25 minutes away (16km) from the suburb of Welgelegen. It is also easily accessible from the M12 and the M14.

Schools in the area
Panorama Primary School, Mountain View Academy Primary School, Pikkie Park Educare Centre, Little Rascals Nursery School, Parow North Primary School, and Winelands Academy are great schooling facilities that are close by and available for students in Welgelegen. 

Hospitals nearby
Welgelegen has top-notch medical facilities. They include Cape PET-CT Centre, Nurture Cape View Hospital, Intercare Panorama Medical, Medicross Monte Vista Clinic, Claro Clinic, Netcare Oncology and Interventional Centre, Netcare N1 City Hospital, and Medicross Monte Vista Clinic.

Shopping Malls
Shopping facilities close by for residents in Welgelegen include Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, Fairbridge Mall, Plattekloof Village Shopping Centre, and Willowbridge Shopping Centre.

Restaurants
Moksh Indian Cuisine Welgelegen, Just for U Coffee and Gift Shop, Fisherman's Bay, Greens, Cattle Baron, Cafe Chameleon, Ocean Basket, and Spur are some of the restaurant enjoyed by locals in Welgelegen.

Special Attractions
Locals in Welgelegen have a wide range of nearby entertainment and attractions to keep them busy. 

Bothasig Fynbos Nature Reserve
The 10-ha Bothasig Fynbos Nature Reserve is home to a high concentration of local flora and fauna species, including the critically endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos. Visitors can enjoy walks with their dogs, birdwatching, plant identification, as well as view Table Mountain while enjoying a picnic. 

Western Province Live Steamers
Travel on a real miniature steam train at the Western Province Live Steamers. Established in 1980 on the Goodwood Showgrounds and then moved to Welgelegen in 1997. A group of enthusiasts who build working model steam locomotives graciously continue to use these miniature steamers to entertain passengers on the weekends. The track consists of 2 loops, with the outer loop being around 700m and the inner loop about 300m.

GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World
The GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World a top spot for both locals and tourists visiting the area. It is the only casino in Cape Town and is an entertainment wonderland for the whole family. The venue has a vast selection of trendy restaurants and bars, a theatre, children's activities and a nightclub. 

Keen on calling Welgelegen your home?
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