Durban Central at a glance
A profile of Durban Central property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and attractions.
Durban Central Property
Durban Central provides an unusual fusion of inner-city bustle and laid back beach living. Bordered by the palm-fringed promenade and golden sands of Durban Beach, Durban Central incorporates the Durban harbour, CBD and several residential neighbourhoods.
Along with easy access to the city's business hub, Durban Central includes popular leisure destinations like Whilsons Wharf, several lush green spaces, safe beaches and a wide selection of retail outlets.
The beachfront area of Durban Central features a number of high-rise buildings, offering apartment living with beautiful views across the Indian Ocean. Standalone homes and security complexes are available in the suburbs of Berea, Morningside and Greyville.
Property prices in Durban Central tend to be surprisingly reasonable, with attractive apartments priced within reach of entry-level buyers and, in the suburbs, competitively priced, comfortable houses.
Durban Central attractions
Durban Central is one of South Africa's most popular tourist destinations, and residents in the area enjoy access to:
- the uShaka Marine World, a 16-hectare marine theme park, which includes an aquarium and beach
- Durban beach, protected by shark nets and monitored by life savers year-round
- the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban's world class football stadium
- the SunCoast Casino and Entertainment World
- numerous popular restaurants and bars.
Durban Central facilities
Durban Central residents have all essential services virtually on their doorsteps. Hospitals in the area include St. Aidan's Hospital, St. Augustine's Hospital and the Addington Hospital, and there are many smaller day clinics and healthcare facilities.
The area includes good schools for all age levels, as well as some of the city's finest colleges - among them St Henry's Marist College, Durban Girls College and Eden College.
Popular malls in the Durban Central area include Whilsons Wharf and the Beachview Mall, and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, which is one of the largest shopping malls in South Africa, is a 15-minute drive away, via the M4.
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