Brakpan at a glance
Brakpan is a town located on the East Rand, around 40 kilometres from Johannesburg city centre. The area, which is located between Boksburg, Benoni and Springs and is accessible via the N17 highway from the city centre, is situated south of O.R. Tambo International Airport and is home to about 400 000 people.
Today, Brakpan is much more than a mining community as its vibrant area and lifestyle have seen an influx of tourists, lured primarily by the famous Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World.
Living in Brakpan not only affords convenience in terms of its location in the busy metropolis, but it also affords the luxury of choice. Purchasing a house in Brakpan is ideal for those seeking larger property sizes at affordable prices. There is something for everyone in this suburb, making it a prime spot on the East Rand.
Brakpan properties cover a wide range of admirable residential options, from beautifully designed family homes with gardens to city-style luxurious apartments.
Top suburbs for Brakpan real estate include:
Helderwyk, Sonneveld, Atlantis City, Larrendale, Dalpark Proper, Dalpark Extensions 1 and 5, Kenleaf and extensions, Dalview, and Sunair Park.
The average three-bedroom home in Brakpan can be acquired at a price well below R1 million, primarily in the R700 000 – R900 000 range, making this area attractive for first-time buyers. While prices are reasonable, stand sizes are large, with three-bedroom homes often in the region of 1000 square metres.
In Brakpan, there is ample choice when it comes to deciding on the right school for your child. The private school, Curro Helderwyk Independent School, is located in Helderwyk Estate and caters for boys and girls from pre-primary to matric. Dalpark Private School is another independent school catering for learners from pre-primary to Grade 7. In terms of high schools, Brakpan High School and Hoërskool Stoffberg are also situated in the suburb.
Entertainment
The entertainment hub of Brakpan is Carnival City Casino which is known as one of Gauteng’s foremost environments for the pursuit of leisure and relaxation., It boasts a fabulous casino for those who enjoy games of chance. Carnival City also offers a wide variety of top-class shops, exclusive restaurants and bars. It hosts some of the best local shows that the South African stage has to offer, including the Miss South Africa pageant, music concerts and events such as international boxing.
Brakpan is located just north of the beautiful and tranquil Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, a paradise for hiking, biking and picnicking enthusiasts. If it is birding which you are after, the wetland environment of Rondebult Bird Sanctuary, situated in close proximity to Brakpan, is perfect to while away an idle afternoon.
