Northmead, Benoni
Benoni’s suburban landscape offers a balanced lifestyle—bringing together tranquillity, convenience, and strong community appeal. These suburbs remain top choices for families, professionals, and long-term investors seeking value and quality of life.
Attractions
Suburb Snapshots
Northmead
A well-developed and centrally located suburb known for its shopping conveniences, schools, and established residential feel. Northmead Square serves as a key retail and entertainment anchor for local residents.
Rynfield
One of Benoni’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, offering spacious homes, tree-lined avenues, reputable schools, and proximity to recreational facilities. Popular with families seeking a blend of tranquillity and convenience.
Farrarmere
A leafy, upmarket suburb characterised by larger stands, well-maintained homes, and quiet residential streets. Farrarmere offers a mature and stable neighbourhood atmosphere with easy access to schools and lakeside recreation.
Brentwood Park
A high-demand area offering a mix of modern estates, sectional-title living, and freehold homes. Brentwood Park has grown into a lifestyle-focused node with retail centres, restaurants, and excellent connectivity to main routes.
Lakefield
Known for its secure boomed-off areas, proximity to the lakes, and relaxed, almost resort-like atmosphere. Lakefield appeals to residents looking for safety, scenic surroundings, and a family-friendly lifestyle.
Westdene
A small, established suburb offering comfortable suburban living, convenient access to transport routes, and a neighbourly feel. Its central position makes it ideal for professionals and families alike.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Residents across Benoni’s suburbs enjoy a highly convenient and lifestyle-focused environment, supported by a strong mix of natural attractions, schooling options, shopping nodes, and transport accessibility.
Outdoor Living & Recreation
Benoni is celebrated for its lakes and open green spaces, offering residents a relaxed, outdoor-oriented lifestyle. Popular recreational spots include waterfront picnic areas, walking trails, playgrounds, cycling routes, and well-maintained parks. Golf and sports enthusiasts benefit from easy access to premier facilities such as the Benoni Country Club, which offers golf, tennis, squash, and a scenic natural environment frequented by families and fitness lovers.
• Willowmoore Park Cricket Stadium
• Benoni Country Club & Ebotse Golf Estate
• Benoni Museum
Shopping, Dining & Daily Convenience
Each suburb features its own shopping conveniences, from neighbourhood centres to larger retail destinations. Residents have access to supermarkets, specialty stores, boutique outlets, family restaurants, coffee shops, takeaways, and local markets. Whether for quick errands or weekend dining, the commercial mix supports an easy and well-rounded suburban lifestyle.
Lakeside Mall
Northmead Square
Benoni Mall
Quality Schools & Childcare
Benoni is known for its strong educational offering, with a variety of reputable schools located in or near these suburbs. Families benefit from access to well-regarded preschools, primary schools, and high schools—both public and private. This strong schooling network contributes significantly to the area's long-term residential appeal.
Benoni High school
Rynfield Primary School
Ashbury International College
St Dunstan's college
Willowmoore High School
Medical & Wellness Facilities
A wide spectrum of healthcare options is available, including general practitioners, dentists, optometrists, physiotherapists, and specialist medical practices. Residents also enjoy proximity to larger private and public hospitals, ensuring comprehensive healthcare access within minutes of home. Wellness centres, gyms, and holistic therapy providers further strengthen the area’s lifestyle offering.
Life the Glynnwood Hospital
Netcare Lakeview Hospital
Sunshine Hospital
Nurture Rynmed
Transport & Connectivity
Benoni’s suburbs are exceptionally well connected:
- Direct access to major regional routes such as the N12, providing seamless travel toward Johannesburg and Witbank.
- Close proximity to the R21, ensuring quick links to Kempton Park, Pretoria, and O.R. Tambo International Airport.
- Well-established public transport routes, including taxis, bus services, and nearby rail links that support daily commuting.
Secure, Established Neighbourhoods
Suburbs like Lakefield and parts of Brentwood Park feature secure, boomed-off areas and community-driven security initiatives. Established neighbourhood watch groups, active resident associations, and well-maintained surroundings help foster a strong sense of safety, stability, and community cohesion.
Bunny park
Korsman Bird Sanctuary
Branches
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