Information about Randburg

Randburg at a glance

Diverse, vibrant and convenient - that's Randburg in a nutshell. This cosmopolitan hub is located in Johannesburg's north and boasts proximity to both the CBD and Sandton. The area is well-loved for its variety of shopping malls, well-maintained parks and tree-lined streets. If you're looking for a home with good schools, a strong sense of community and a great look, look no further than Randburg. Various well-loved suburbs, such as Cresta and Northcliff, form part of Randburg.

Getting to know Randburg

While people have been living in the Randburg area since the Iron Age, the area became a popular investment around the time of the gold rush. In the early 1930s, a major drought caused many farmers to move into the Johannesburg area. As they preferred the rural areas over the city environs, they chose to settle in Randburg. In 1955, electricity was introduced to Randburg and this encouraged an even greater number of people to move to the area because trade and industry were flourishing.

Types of properties available in Randburg

If you take a look at the properties available to rent in Randburg, you'll quickly notice that this is a great home for retirees. It is possible to rent a unit in a retirement complex for remarkably affordable rates. Younger people looking for homes in Randburg will find an array of properties for rent, from affordable one-bedroom apartments to simplexes and standalone houses.

Those looking to buy properties are spoilt for choice, whether you're looking for a retirement unit, a family home or a trendy apartment.

Amenities in the area

There is no shortage of great schools in Randburg where your children can get started on the road to success. The list of great primary schools in the area includes - among many others - Robin Hills Primary School, Blairgowrie Primary School and Boskop Primary School. When it's time for high school, your teen can attend schools like Rand Park High School or Hoërskool Randburg.

If you're a resident of Randburg, there are plenty of options when you need to get the grocery shopping done - and when you want to spoil yourself. The array of shopping centres in the area includes Randburg Square, Ferndale Republic, Ferndale Village Shopping Centre, Randburg City Mall and various others.

When you need private healthcare in Randburg, Netcare Olivedale Hospital is the place to go. For your everyday medical needs, you'll find an array of doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, chiropractors and other medical practitioners in the area.

Entertainment and things to do

One of the biggest advantages of living in Randburg is the wide range of things to do close to home. When you want to get a taste of the great outdoors, have a picnic or go for a walk, you can head to Delta Park. When you want an adrenaline rush, Randburg Raceway Indoor Karting is the place to go. Adventure Golf Randburg and Northcliff Bowling both provide a great outing for family and friends. Believe it or not, you can even go skiing in Randburg. The Ski Deck in Ferndale provides a taste of what snowy slopes would be like - without the chill factor.

Reasons to call Randburg home

• Lovely range of family-orientated activities in the area
• The wide variety of properties for sale and rent
• Proximity to Sandton, the Johannesburg CBD and various arterial routes

Make Randburg your new home

If you're looking for a new home in Randburg, the CSi Property Group is here to help. Get in touch with our team of property experts and we'll help you find an ideal home to buy or rent.

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