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Where to Live in Zimbabwe

Neighbourhoods ranked by the Weighted Utility Index (WUI). We prioritise ZESA stability, borehole access, and road security over marketing hype.

How we rank suburbs

Every suburb is scored by residents on a weighted index — safety carries the most weight, followed by utility reliability (ZESA and water), road condition, and mobile signal. The split is each factor's share of the overall score.

Safety

40%

Utilities

30%

Roads

20%

Signal

10%

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Where to Live in Zimbabwe

Neighbourhoods ranked by the Weighted Utility Index (WUI). We prioritise ZESA stability, borehole access, and road security over marketing hype.

How we rank suburbs

Every suburb is scored by residents on a weighted index — safety carries the most weight, followed by utility reliability (ZESA and water), road condition, and mobile signal. The split is each factor's share of the overall score.

Safety

40%

Utilities

30%

Roads

20%

Signal

10%

Popular Forum Questions

I turned my garage into a hair salon. ZIMRA officers are now demanding the 15% Commercial Presumptive Tax on 'rental income.' Since I own the house and don't charge myself rent, how is this calculated, and can they garnish my personal bank account?

0 answers · Kuwadzana 1

I am in Australia and hired a registered Project Manager to build my house. I sent $30,000 for roofing, but he used sub-standard timber and pocketed the difference. The roof is sagging. Can I report him to a regulatory body or is this just a police matter

0 answers · Madokero Estate

My neighbor in a cluster complex just sank a septic tank and soakaway only 15 meters from my borehole. With the cholera scares, can I get EMA or the City Council to halt their construction, or does my water security not matter on their private land?

0 answers · Greendale

I installed a $5,000 5kVA solar system at my rented house. My lease is up, and the landlord says the panels and inverter are now 'permanent fixtures' attached to the property and I cannot remove them. Is this true?

0 answers · Sentosa

I rented my furnished cottage on Airbnb for a 6-week stay to a local. They stopped paying after week 4, refuse to leave, and are citing the Rent Regulations requiring a 3-month eviction notice. How do I bypass the Rent Board for a short-term let?

0 answers · Marlborough

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City Rankings

20 Cities

  • Top rated suburbs in Harare

    Top 5 of 86

  • Top rated suburbs in Bulawayo

    Top 5 of 17

  • Top rated suburbs in Masvingo

    Top 3 of 3

  • Top rated suburbs in Gutu

    Top 1 of 1

  • Top rated suburbs in Gokwe

    Top 5 of 7
  • city rank: #4

    Cheziya

    average rating: 2.92based on (1 reviews)
    utility score: 48national rank: National #60
  • city rank: #5

    Nyaradza

    average rating: 2.91based on (1 reviews)
    utility score: 47.8national rank: National #61
    • View all 7 reviewed suburbs

  • Marondera , Mashonaland East

    national rank: #6

    Top rated suburbs in Marondera

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Marondera

      average rating: 3.14based on (2 reviews)
      utility score: 53.5national rank: National #26
    View all 1 reviewed suburbs

  • Kwekwe , Midlands

    national rank: #7

    Top rated suburbs in Kwekwe

    Top 5 of 6
    1. city rank: #1

      Southwood

      average rating: 3.3based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 57.6national rank: National #8
    2. city rank: #2

      Msasa Park

      average rating: 2.95based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 48.7national rank: National #54
    3. city rank: #3

      Amaveni

      average rating: 2.76based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 44national rank: National #95
    4. city rank: #4

      Kwekwe CBD

      average rating: 2.73based on (4 reviews)
      utility score: 43.3national rank: National #100
    5. city rank: #5

      Mbizo

      average rating: 2.61based on (3 reviews)
      utility score: 40.3national rank: National #115
    View all 6 reviewed suburbs

  • Chinhoyi , Mashonaland West

    national rank: #8

    Top rated suburbs in Chinhoyi

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Ruvimbo

      average rating: 3.09based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 52.2national rank: National #35
    View all 1 reviewed suburbs

  • Mutare , Manicaland

    national rank: #9

    Top rated suburbs in Mutare

    Top 5 of 6
    1. city rank: #1

      Murambi

      average rating: 3.18based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 54.6national rank: National #21
    2. city rank: #2

      Fern Valley

      average rating: 3.14based on (2 reviews)
      utility score: 53.5national rank: National #27
    3. city rank: #3

      Morningside (Mutare)

      average rating: 2.92based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 48national rank: National #59
    4. city rank: #4

      Chikanga

      average rating: 2.77based on (3 reviews)
      utility score: 44.2national rank: National #92
    5. city rank: #5

      Dangamvura

      average rating: 2.66based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 41.4national rank: National #111
    View all 6 reviewed suburbs

  • Norton , Mashonaland West

    national rank: #10

    Top rated suburbs in Norton

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Norton Town Centre

      average rating: 3.02based on (4 reviews)
      utility score: 50.4national rank: National #43
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  • Gweru , Midlands

    national rank: #11

    Top rated suburbs in Gweru

    Top 3 of 3
    1. city rank: #1

      Kopje

      average rating: 3.02based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 50.4national rank: National #44
    2. city rank: #2

      Gweru CBD

      average rating: 2.8based on (4 reviews)
      utility score: 45.1national rank: National #84
    3. city rank: #3

      Lundi Park

      average rating: 2.68based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 41.9national rank: National #107
    View all 3 reviewed suburbs

  • Rusape , Mashonaland East

    national rank: #12

    Top rated suburbs in Rusape

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Rusape

      average rating: 3based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 49.9national rank: National #47
    View all 1 reviewed suburbs

  • Chitungwiza , Harare

    national rank: #13

    Top rated suburbs in Chitungwiza

    Top 5 of 7
    1. city rank: #1

      Seke Unit K

      average rating: 2.75based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 43.8national rank: National #97
    2. city rank: #2

      Seke Unit A

      average rating: 2.68based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 42.1national rank: National #104
    3. city rank: #3

      Seke Unit B

      average rating: 2.68based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 41.9national rank: National #106
    4. city rank: #4

      Manyame Park

      average rating: 2.63based on (4 reviews)
      utility score: 40.7national rank: National #113
    5. city rank: #5

      Zengeza 5

      average rating: 2.62based on (2 reviews)
      utility score: 40.4national rank: National #114
    View all 7 reviewed suburbs

  • Victoria Falls , Matabeleland North

    national rank: #14

    Top rated suburbs in Victoria Falls

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Mkhosana

      average rating: 2.77based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 44.2national rank: National #94
    View all 1 reviewed suburbs

  • Kadoma , Mashonaland West

    national rank: #15

    Top rated suburbs in Kadoma

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Kadoma CBD

      average rating: 2.74based on (2 reviews)
      utility score: 43.5national rank: National #99
    View all 1 reviewed suburbs

  • Ruwa , Mashonaland East

    national rank: #16

    Top rated suburbs in Ruwa

    Top 3 of 3
    1. city rank: #1

      Mabvazuva Estate

      average rating: 2.86based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 46.4national rank: National #75
    2. city rank: #2

      Damofalls Park

      average rating: 2.53based on (2 reviews)
      utility score: 38.2national rank: National #125
    3. city rank: #3

      Ruwa Township

      average rating: 2.52based on (2 reviews)
      utility score: 38national rank: National #127
    View all 3 reviewed suburbs

  • Wedza , Mashonaland East

    national rank: #17

    Top rated suburbs in Wedza

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Wedza

      average rating: 2.5based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 37.6national rank: National #128
    View all 1 reviewed suburbs

  • Beitbridge , Matabeleland South

    national rank: #18

    Top rated suburbs in Beitbridge

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Beitbridge

      average rating: 2.13based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 28.2national rank: National #141
    View all 1 reviewed suburbs

  • Chivhu , Mashonaland East

    national rank: #19

    Top rated suburbs in Chivhu

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Chivhu CBD

      average rating: 2.12based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 28national rank: National #143
    View all 1 reviewed suburbs

  • Bindura , Mashonaland Central

    national rank: #20

    Top rated suburbs in Bindura

    Top 1 of 1
    1. city rank: #1

      Bindura

      average rating: 2.07based on (1 reviews)
      utility score: 26.8national rank: National #144
    View all 1 reviewed suburbs

    • Harare , Harare

    national rank: #1
    average rating: 3.73
    based on (208 reviews)86 reviewed suburbs
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    city rank: #1

    Borrowdale Brooke

    average rating: 3.63based on (7 reviews)
    utility score: 65.8national rank: National #1
    city rank: #2

    Aspindale Park

    average rating: 3.54based on (2 reviews)
    utility score: 63.5national rank: National #2
    city rank: #3

    Borrowdale

    average rating: 3.52based on (15 reviews)
    utility score: 63.1national rank: National #3
    city rank: #4

    Arlington

    average rating: 3.42based on (2 reviews)
    utility score: 60.4national rank: National #4
    city rank: #5

    Goodhope

    average rating: 3.42based on (2 reviews)
    utility score: 60.4national rank: National #5
    View all 86 reviewed suburbs

    Bulawayo , Bulawayo Metropolitan Province

    national rank: #2
    average rating: 3.43
    based on (35 reviews)17 reviewed suburbs
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    city rank: #1

    Ascot (Bulawayo)

    average rating: 3.3based on (6 reviews)
    utility score: 57.6national rank: National #9
    city rank: #2

    Sauerstown

    average rating: 3.26based on (1 reviews)
    utility score: 56.5national rank: National #16
    city rank: #3

    Burnside

    average rating: 3.14based on (1 reviews)
    utility score: 53.4national rank: National #29
    city rank: #4

    Bulawayo CBD

    average rating: 3.04based on (10 reviews)
    utility score: 51.1national rank: National #40
    city rank: #5

    Selbourne Park

    average rating: 3.02based on (1 reviews)
    utility score: 50.6national rank: National #42
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    Masvingo , Masvingo

    national rank: #3
    average rating: 3.34
    based on (15 reviews)3 reviewed suburbs
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    city rank: #1

    Rujeko

    average rating: 3.24based on (5 reviews)
    utility score: 55.9national rank: National #18
    city rank: #2

    Masvingo CBD

    average rating: 3.1based on (7 reviews)
    utility score: 52.6national rank: National #34
    city rank: #3

    Mucheke C

    average rating: 3.05based on (2 reviews)
    utility score: 51.2national rank: National #39
    View all 3 reviewed suburbs

    Gutu , Masvingo

    national rank: #4
    average rating: 3.28
    based on (1 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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    city rank: #1

    Gutu

    average rating: 3.28based on (1 reviews)
    utility score: 56.9national rank: National #11
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    Gokwe , Midlands

    national rank: #5
    average rating: 3.22
    based on (9 reviews)7 reviewed suburbs
    View City
    city rank: #1

    Mapfungautsi

    average rating: 3.01based on (2 reviews)
    utility score: 50.3national rank: National #45
    city rank: #2

    Sasame 1

    average rating: 2.97based on (1 reviews)
    utility score: 49.2national rank: National #50
    city rank: #3

    Sasame 2

    average rating: 2.94based on (1 reviews)
    utility score: 48.5national rank: National #57
    average rating: 3.14
    based on (2 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 3.1
    based on (11 reviews)6 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 3.09
    based on (1 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 3.08
    based on (9 reviews)6 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 3.02
    based on (4 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 3.01
    based on (6 reviews)3 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 3
    based on (1 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
    View City
    average rating: 2.82
    based on (12 reviews)7 reviewed suburbs
    View City
    average rating: 2.77
    based on (1 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 2.74
    based on (2 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 2.74
    based on (5 reviews)3 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 2.5
    based on (1 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 2.13
    based on (1 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 2.12
    based on (1 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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    average rating: 2.07
    based on (1 reviews)1 reviewed suburbs
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