Germiston

Germiston, also known as kwaDukathole, is a small city in the East Rand region of Gauteng, South Africa. The area offers a family-friendly appeal with lush greenery and beautiful surroundings. Germiston boasts multiple property types such as apartments, townhouses and freestanding homes, making it a wonderful place to live for anyone of all ages.

A brief history of the area

Germiston lies in the heart of the Rand goldfields and was founded in 1886 after the local discovery of gold. In 1921, the world's largest gold refinery, the Rand Refinery, was established in Germiston. Germiston officially became a town in 1903 and then a city in 1950. 

Distance from key points

O.R Tambo International Airport is a 19-minute drive (21,3 km) from Germiston via the R24. Germiston residents looking to reach Johannesburg CBD can do so in 18 minutes (14,5 km) via the Francois Oberholzer Freeway.

Climate

The climate in Germiston is warm and temperate. The average annual temperature is 16.0 °C and sees around 755 mm of rainfall each year. January is the warmest month of the year with the temperature averaging 19.8 °C while the coldest month of the year is July where the average temperature is 9.6 °C.

Schools in the area

Germiston is home to as well as nearby some great schools you'll want to look at enrolling your kids into. Some of the top schools in and near the area include Germiston South Primary School, Colin Mann Primary School, Primrose Primary School, St Catherine's School, Afrikaanse Hoërskool Germiston, Hoërskool Elsburg, Dawnview High School, Hoërskool Goudrif.

Healthcare in the area

When it comes to healthcare, you can have peace of mind knowing that there are hospitals such as Life Roseacres Hospital, Germiston Hospital and Life Bedford Gardens Hospital located in and near the area. 

If it's just a check-up you require, you can always visit Peermed Health Centre, Medicross or Germiston Medical & Dental Centre.

If it is your furry loved one that is in need of medical attention, you can take them to Germiston Veterinary Hospital.

Shopping centres

Whether it's jewellery, clothing, home decor, electronics or even just some groceries you're after, you'll be sure to find everything you're looking for at either Golden Walk Shopping Centre, The Reef Shopping Centre, Meadowdale Mall, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Albemarle Shopping Centre or Primrose Mall.

Restaurants

Germiston is home to many wonderfully operated restaurants that are ready to tantalise your tastebuds. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly establishment, a romantic setting or a vibey place to kick back with friends, Germiston will have you covered. Here are some of the best restaurants worth checking out.

The Fireplace Roadhouse, Sandelani Portuguese Restaurant & Take-Away, O Cantinho Restaurant, Copper Canyon Spur Steak Ranch, The Braai Chill Spot and Victoria Lake Club Restaurant.

Special attractions

When it comes to special attractions, Germiston is home to a few you'll want to add to your to-do list. Here are some of the places worth a visit. 

You could check out the exhibits at the South African Airways Museum Society which are truly fascinating.

Spend the day exploring at the Rondebult Bird Sanctuary where there are more than 200 species of birdlife.

Take the well-worth 20-minute trip to Acrobranch Huddle Park where adventure awaits you!

Make Germiston your home. Let it be your story.

Germiston offers a family-friendly neighbourhood with tree-lined streets and beautiful surroundings making this suburb an ideal place to live. 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.