Benoni Central, Benoni

Benoni Central at a glance

Benoni Central is located in the East Rand of the Gauteng province of South Africa. It offers a family-friendly environment with lush greenery and beautiful surroundings. The various properties available in the suburb include freestanding homes, apartments and estate living. Affordable homes, an abundance of amenities and some great schools make Benoni Central a wonderful place to call home.

A brief history of the area

Benoni Central forms part of Benoni which was established as a mining camp after the local discovery of gold in 1887. The local mining chairman, Sir George Farrar, landscaped the valley in the early 1900s, and Benoni was officially declared a town in 1907.

Distance from key points

Residents of Benoni Central are able to reach O.R Tambo International Airport within 13 minutes (15 km) via the N12 while Lanseria International Airport is a one-hour and one-minute drive via the N12 (62,8 km). Johannesburg Central is 35,3 km (32 minutes) via the N12. 

Climate

In Benoni Central, the summers are long, warm, and partly cloudy and the winters are short, cold, dry, and clear. The average annual temperature in Benoni is 16.1 °C with precipitation reaching about 755 mm per year.

Schools in the area

Benoni Central offers some excellent schools for you to enrol your child into. Here are some of the top schools you should consider. 

Rise And Shine Creche, Glyndale Creche and Nursery School, St Columba's School, Benoni Junior School, Benoni West School, Lee Rand Primary School, Verkenner Primary School, Willowmoore High School, Wordsworth High School, St Francis College and Destiny House Universal School.

Healthcare in the area

Benoni Central is a short three-minute drive to Life The Glynnwood and only a four-minute drive to Netcare Lakeview Hospital which is well-equipped and offers great service. Another great hospital, Netcare Linmed Hospital, is also a wonderful facility and only a 12-minute drive. 

If it's just a check-up or medication you're after, you could book an appointment at Benoni Health Centre, Peermed Health Centre or Benoni Health Care Inc.

Should your furry loved one need medical assistance, you could take them to Benoni Veterinary Hospital, Northmead Veterinary Clinic, Mercury Street Veterinary Hospital or Oakfields Veterinary Hospital.

Shopping centres

Whether you are looking for groceries, electronics, jewellery, home decor or clothing, you'll be able to find it all at Lakeside Mall, East Fields Shopping Centre, Sheridan Shopping Centre, Lakeside Square Shopping Centre, Rynfield Shopping Centre or Lakeview Mall.

Restaurants

Benoni Central is home to some amazing restaurants just waiting to tantalise your tastebuds. Some of the restaurants you should visit include Phenyane Jazz Bar & Restaurant, The Churchills Pub & Restaurant, Plus Mexican Hat, Las Vegas Bar and Restaurant, Lemongrass Restaurant and Grillo's Roadhouse.

Special attractions

Benoni Central is home to a few special attractions that are worth exploring. Here are some attractions you will want to visit. 

The Benoni Monkey And Bird Park is only a 14-minute drive and well worth the trip for a day of family fun.

Pack a picnic and spend the day at Bunny Park where the kids will have a blast running after all sorts of farm animals and playing in the jungle gyms.

You could brush up on your history at the Benoni Museum which opened in 1994.

Make Benoni Central your home. Let it be your story.

Benoni Central offers its residents some excellent schools, lovely attractions and a safe environment in beautiful surroundings. Whether it's a townhouse, flat or free-standing home you're after, Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from, so contact one of our property practitioners today.