The heart of the East Rand
Germiston at a glance
Germiston is located in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa and is the perfect location for young professionals still making their way in their careers.
Germiston is a very well-established locale and is also the sixth-largest city in South Africa. In spite of the fact that Germiston is a busy area, it also includes the suburb of Primrose, which offers good quality for money and provides a quiet escape from the hustle of the busy city. Here, you will find townhouses and duplexes as well as to splendid apartments and vintage class homes.
Living in Germiston makes travelling to work and other activities much easier as it is the central location to the surrounding neighbourhoods of Alberton, Boksburg, Bedfordview and Johannesburg South.
Property
Germiston offers a broad selection of property and real estate to satisfy all buyers. This selection ranges from freestanding houses, townhouses and apartments to security villages and cluster developments as well as vacant land and guest houses. Germiston is on the doorstep of Bedfordview and offers excellent access to all the major highways heading north, south, east or west. Houses are well-priced ranging from around R100,000 and going up to about R2 million
Schools
Germiston has some of the best schools and institutions for children, teenagers and young adults. Children can attend Earthkidz, Germiston South, Assumption Convent and Primrose Technical. Wits University is situated near the suburb while Boston Business College and the Johannesburg School of Flying is located nearby.
Public Transport
Bordering the Germiston area are the N1, N3, and N17 highways which makes it easy and efficient to access this are. The closest Gautrain Station is Marlboro, which is located 21.5kms away. Alternatively, the Metrorail train system runs through the area and gives commuters direct, quick access to OR Tambo Airport and to Pretoria respectively.
Hospitals
You can find many private and government hospitals in the area. Bertha Gxowa Government Hospital caters for the residents of Germiston and has a capacity of around 300 beds. Patients can receive a whole host of treatments ranging from prenatal care, HIV treatments including many other specialised treatments and evaluations.
Activities
If you enjoy bike rides or visits to bird sanctuaries and nature reserves then Germiston is the area for you. The Rondebult Bird Sanctuary lies within the heart of the area. Additionally, you can experience adrenaline-pumping entertainment such as helicopter rides or the Gold Reef City theme park which are located nearby. Your weekly grocery shop can turn into an outing with the kids at one of Gauteng’s premier malls, Eastgate Shopping Centre. It is one of the busiest shopping centres in South Africa and provides a full range of stores to satisfy the needs of all shoppers.
Germiston’s excellent infrastructure includes private and government schools, all types of sporting and entertainment facilities and first-class medical services.
