Sunninghill, Gauteng
| Sunninghill | |
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  Sunninghill
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Location within Greater Johannesburg  Sunninghill | |
| Coordinates: 26°2′7″S 28°3′55″E / 26.03528°S 28.06528°ECoordinates: 26°2′7″S 28°3′55″E / 26.03528°S 28.06528°E | |
| 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. A new road, the K60, has been built through the centre of Sunninghill to assist in easing traffic. Sunninghill is bordered by the suburbs of Paulshof, Kyalami and Woodmead.
Much growth has recently occurred within the suburb, with most previously open land spaces now occupied with 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. Generally the suburb is a living place of choice for many 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. Additionally there are many large corporations that are based in Sunninghill, such as Acer, Eskom, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, CA, Inc, Astrazeneca, RCI and Unisys.
Primary shopping centres in Sunninghill include Chilli Lane (comprising better known retailers such as Woolworths and Pick 'n Pay Stores and a Virgin Active gym); The Core (comprising offices and restaurant retailers); and Sunninghill Shopping Centre (comprising speciality restaurants and better known retailers Spar and Woolworths).
Educational facilities
St Peter's College is a secondary co-educational private school situated adjacent to Eskom Megawatt Park.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Sub Place Sunninghill". Census 2011.