Westlake is a residential suburb located in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. According to the 2011 census, the suburb has a population of 6,452 people with 2,076 households.
Between 1942 and 1944, Westlake was predominantly used as a military area for the Union Defence Force. After the military left, Westlake was repurposed into a residential suburb for civilian occupation.
The United States Consulate in Cape Town is located in Westlake. Amenities Westlake Business Park Westlake Shopping Centre Westlake Golf Course References