Sunninghill, Gauteng

Sunninghill
Sunninghill
Sunninghill
Sunninghill

 Sunninghill shown within Gauteng

Coordinates: 26°2′7″S 28°3′55″E / 26.03528°S 28.06528°E / -26.03528; 28.06528Coordinates: 26°2′7″S 28°3′55″E / 26.03528°S 28.06528°E / -26.03528; 28.06528
Country South Africa
Province Gauteng
Municipality City of Johannesburg
Main Place Sandton
Area[1]
  Total 5.29 km2 (2.04 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 11,260
  Density 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
  Black African 25.4%
  Coloured 3.4%
  Indian/Asian 20.6%
  White 49.0%
  Other 1.7%
First languages (2011)[1]
  English 69.9%
  Afrikaans 10.6%
  Zulu 3.6%
  Xhosa 2.6%
  Other 13.4%
Postal code (street) 2191
PO box 2157

Sunninghill is a commercial and residential suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region A. The N1 freeway, which at this area is eight lanes across, forms its southern boundary with access at Rivonia offramp. The K60 road runs through the centre of Sunninghill to assist in easing traffic. Sunninghill is bordered by the suburbs of Paulshof, Kyalami and Woodmead.

There has been significant growth within the suburb, with most previously open land spaces becoming occupied by residential complexes or businesses.

Residential

The suburb comprises numerous townhouses, a living establishment commonly popular in new Johannesburg developments due to secured and often guarded boundaries and lower ownership cost than individual housing property. Many residents are skilled young adults working in financial, legal or consulting type industries.

Commercial and business

Sunninghill Hospital is one of the better established hospitals in Johannesburg, under the Netcare range. Many large corporations have offices in Sunninghill, including Acer, Eskom, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, CA, Inc, Astrazeneca, RCI and Unisys.

Primary shopping centres in Sunninghill include Chilli Lane (with retailers including Woolworths and Pick 'n Pay Stores and a Virgin Active gym); The Core (offices and restaurant retailers); and Sunninghill Shopping Centre (speciality restaurants and retailers Spar and Woolworths). There is an older centre, The Square, with anchor tenants Checkers and Cash Converters, and various food outlets and retailers.

Educational facilities

St Peter's College is a secondary co-educational private school situated adjacent to Eskom Megawatt Park.

References

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