Fairdale
Note: The official Fairdale boundary is a small area. The broader area commonly known as Fairdale includes nearby suburbs. Some schools, clinics and other facilities may appear under:
This suburb falls within a City of Cape Town urban development focus area, indicating prioritised investment in infrastructure and services.
Schools
4 schools| School Name | Phase | Sector | Quintile | Learners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL | primary | public | — | 1,618 |
| BARDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL | secondary | public | — | 1,358 |
| PARLIAMENT STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL | primary | public | — | 1,300 |
| FAIRDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL | primary | public | — | 1,012 |
Demographics
Census 2022
Stats SA ·Census 2022 weighted estimate. 2025 figure projected at 2.2% annual growth — actual rates vary by suburb.
Source: Stats SA Census 2022 (10% sample)
🌳 Parks & Green Spaces
Source: City of Cape Town Open Data Portal
🚒 Fire Service
Nearest fire station: Mfuleni (1.6 km away) · Community Station
Source: City of Cape Town Open Data Portal
🚔 SAPS Station Crime Statistics
Mfuleni Police Station
Recorded Crimes — Q3 2025/2026 (Oct–Dec 2025)
View all 14 crime categories
Note: These are station-level totals for the entire policing area, not suburb-specific figures. SAPS does not publish crime data at suburb level.
Source: SAPS Quarterly Crime Statistics 2025/2026
Load Shedding
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Stage 4
⚡ Load shedding schedule. Times shown are when power will be OFF.
Dam Levels
City-wide metric, not suburb-specific.
Recent Trend
Location Map
Interactive map showing Fairdale's location in Cape Town. The suburb is located at approximately °S, °E.
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