Centurion Area Profile
If you're in search of the perfect city to raise a family, enjoy a great career, or retire in comfort, Centurion is a top choice. Conveniently situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria, it is a breath of fresh air. Here you can escape the concrete jungle with country living but still be close to all the big-city benefits you love. In fact, Centurion offers great work opportunities, schools, healthcare, shops, and restaurants.
On your property hunt, you'll find Centurion doesn't disappoint. There are modern lock-up-and-go apartments, luxury estate homes, and sectional title properties providing convenience and security. Make your move to Centurion, and have the lifestyle you've always wanted.
Centurion's suburbs: Put down roots
Centurion is typically divided into West and East regions. Centurion's western side is known for its safe gated communities and family-friendly feel. Some of the best suburbs include Monavoni, Eldoraigne, Erasmia, and Wierda Park. Notable estates and developments include Copperleaf Golf Estate, Silver Stone Country Estate, Thatch Hill Estate, Stone Ridge Country Estate, and Amberfield.
Centurion's eastern side is known for a country-living appeal, thanks to the presence of the delightful Irene Dairy Farm. Popular suburbs include Irene, Zwartkops, Hennopspark, and Lyttleton. However, you can opt for a lifestyle estate like Midstream Estate, Southdowns Estate, or Rietvlei Ridge Country Estate.
Centurion's history: A trip down memory lane
Centurion is an area steeped in history; fossils discovered at the Sterkfontein Caves show that hominids lived in the vicinity between two to three million years ago. In 1841, a settler family by the name of Erasmus settled down in the area. A number of suburbs are still named after them today. Previously known as Verwoerdburg, Centurion was renamed in 1995 to match the name of Centurion Park (now called SuperSport Park).
Today, Centurion has grown into a thriving city, with fabulous shopping centres, hospitals, hotels, and infrastructure. Its appeal has attracted a number of businesses including Exxaro, Momentum, and Telkom, making the city a top choice for employment.
Centurion's climate: Explore the area's weather
With its mild weather, Centurion provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities all year round. During the warmer months, temperatures can hit the mid-20s. In winter, temperatures can fall to the low-to-mid teens. However, it's still common to get plenty of sunshine even during cooler months. While Centurion's winter is dry, the summers are known for great rainfall, an excellent time to see your garden flourish.
Centurion's schools: Give your child a great education
With education available from primary school all the way to tertiary level, Centurion ensures your child is well prepared for the working world. They can start their studies at Centurion Primary School, Uitsig Primary School, Lyttelton Primary School, Irene Primary School, Fleur Primary School, and Laerskool Wierdapark, to name a few choices.
For high schooling, your child can attend Sutherland High School, Abbotts Centurion, Hoërskool Centurion, Hoërskool Eldoraigne, Curro Thatchfield High School, or Hoërskool Zwartkop. Trinity House and Amberfield College also provide good combined school options.
After high school, children can secure a bright future through these varsities: STADIO's Centurion Campus, Damelin, Tshwane South TVET College, Centurion Academy, and Open Window.
Centurion's healthcare: Enjoy top medical attention
Whether young or old, Centurion provides stellar healthcare to help you and your family live your best lives. The area is home to a number of general practitioner surgeries and clinics such as Lyttelton Clinic, Rooihuiskraal Municipal Clinic, and Unjani Clinic.
For hospitals, look to Netcare Unitas Hospital, Centurion Day Hospital, Intercare Irene, Centurion Eye Hospital, and Mediclinic Midstream. Centurion also offers private psychiatric care through the Vista Clinic hospital.
Centurion's shopping centres: Get some retail therapy
Centurion's shopping scene provides the ideal backdrop for shopping for daily essentials and luxuries, dining out, or having fun with friends and family.
At the top of the list is Centurion Mall, the second-largest shopping centre in the Tshwane metropolitan area. Irene Village Mall provides a lovely experience with tranquil water features, beautiful gardens and hundreds of trees, and over 90 shopping destinations. Forest Hill City Mall is a convenient stop, anchored by Woolworths, Checkers Hyper, Pick n Pay, Foschini Group, and Truworths. Centurion Lifestyle Centre provides a range of familiar favourites, speciality stores, services, banks, and food offerings.
Other malls and convenience centres include Mall @ Reds, Oriental City Centurion, Blu Valley Mall, Jean Crossing, Wierda Mall, Eco Park Mall, Raslouw Lifestyle Centre, and South Lake Centre.
Distance from key points (Airport/CBD): Experience easy travelling
Centurion is approximately 24 minutes (30 km) away from Lanseria International Airport via the N14, depending on traffic. From O.R. Tambo International Airport, it is approximately 40 minutes (59 km) via the R21. Being close to Pretoria (roughly 23 km), Sandton (roughly 43 km), and Johannesburg (roughly 56 km), you can easily commute to these areas while living in a more affordable and tranquil area.
Centurion's restaurants: Dine on the best dishes
Centurion offers plenty of places to please your palate. Head to Crawdaddy's for a wide variety of seafood and meat dishes of exceptional quality. O'Galito Restaurant is a great stop if you're in the mood for authentic Portuguese cuisine. Bosvelder has a relaxed, rustic pub-restaurant vibe with traditional South African dishes, including steaks and ribs.
Touted as "Irene's favourite playground", Whisk Wine Bar has a laid-back venue that offers quality food and beverages, all with a kid's play area. If you're in Irene, you can also visit Irene Farm's two popular eateries, The Barn and The Deck, for a scrumptious meal in a scenic setting.
HogsHead is the go-to spot for craft beers and a place to watch the game on a big screen. Industrial Coffee Works will pep you up with their range of brews while Doppio Zero Irene satisfies cravings for gourmet pizzas, Mediterranean dishes, and artisan breads. Centurion Shisanyama has a welcoming atmosphere, tasty local dishes, and the best deep house music.
Centurion's special attractions: Discover what's on offer
As an area, Centurion offers plenty to do after work and on weekends. Whether you're into racing thrills, sporting events, historical insights, or the beauty of nature, Centurion is sure to impress with these attractions:
- SuperSport Park: Watch a game of cricket live in a stadium with a capacity of 22,000 seats.
- Centurion Country Club: Play a golf game on a course expertly designed by Peter Matkovich.
- Irene Farm: This working dairy farm offers child-friendly activities from self-guided tours, and model boating, to cycling.
- Rooihuiskraal Historical Terrain and Animal Farm: See animals, picnic, braai, and appreciate South Africa's indigenous species.
- Smuts House Museum: Explore the career and lifestyle of Jan Smuts, the famous South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher.
- Centurion Action Sports Arena: Enjoy a world-class indoor facility where you can play netball, cricket, hockey, and soccer.
- The South African Air Force Memorial: Visit this beautiful memorial to South African Air Force (SAAF) members who have died whilst in service of the South African Air Corps.
- Bishop Bird Nature Area: Take a quiet stroll through this quiet park that offers a variety of bird sightings and lush greenery.
- Zwartkops Raceway: This premier motorsport facility provides driver training, 4x4 motoring, world karting, and more.
Why buy or rent property in Centurion?
With so much to offer, Centurion has become a desirable place for buyers and renters. The area's prime location provides easy access to other parts of Gauteng. This is also enhanced with Centurion having its own Gautrain station. The city has a range of affordable and luxury properties from freestanding houses, townhouses, and apartments, to security estates, and cluster developments. Centurion also has excellent amenities to help you lead a wonderful life. With a constant demand for properties, the property market has seen a rise in developments that can cater to your unique needs.
Your home revealed in Centurion
Centurion's lifestyle is treasured by the residents fortunate enough to call it their home. With Tshenolo Properties, you can also be a part of this beautiful community. View our properties for sale and properties to let, and contact our team to get started.
Image credits:
- Centurion Gautrain Station by George Thomas Stevenson | Wikipedia | CC BY-SA 3.0 | bit.ly/3PBDdba
- SuperSport Park by Dave Morton | Flickr | Public Domain Mark 1.0 | bit.ly/3yNvqjz
