Ferndale Area Information

Ferndale at a glance

Ferndale is a popular commercial and industrial node situated within the Randburg area of Johannesburg. It has an established road infrastructure such as the N1, William Nicol and Malibongwe Drive which gives access to the N14. The area was founded as a town in 1959, and consists of 32 suburbs that was amalgamated on the 1st of July 1959. The name Randburg is derived from South African currency, the Rand, which replaced the pound sterling in 1959, just before South Africa became a republic.

Ferndale's strategic location is one of the key highlights of Ferndale, offering excellent accessibility and close proximity to major business hubs and commercial areas such as Sandton and Rosebank, make it and attractive location for professionals who work in these areas. It is situated on major routes like main avenue, providing easy access to the CBD and its proximity to highways like the N1 ensures swift connectivity to other key business and residential areas making it easily accessible to neighbouring areas such as Bryanston, Douglasdale, Lonehill and Paulshof.

The area is well-served by public transport, making this convenient for employees and clients alike. Public transport in and round the area include a number of Gautrain bus stops that run along Republic Road with several other options when it comes to public transport such as minibus taxis and private taxi companies such as Uber and Bolt. For longer distances the Gautrain is an affordable and convenient option that connects various cities in Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport.

The Lanseria International Airport, located just outside Randburg is conveniently situated within the greater vicinity of the town, located about 15 kilometres north-west of Northriding. Alternatively, the OR Tambo International Airport is situated approximately 32 kilometres east of Randburg on the East Rand has a wider variety of scheduled flights to other domestic destinations in South Africa.

The area connects the town of Bloemfontein to the south and Pretoria to the North. Ot is connected to the N1 by the M5 Beyers Naude Drive and R512 (Malibongwe Drive) connecting to the Lanseria International Airport and Hartbeestpoort and the northerly R564 (Northumberland Avenue, Wiitkoppen Road to Fourways Sandton and Roodepoort.

The demand for industrial properties in Ferndale largely comes from businesses in manufacturing, distribution, logistics and storage sectors. In recent years there has been a steady development of new industrial properties in Ferndale, adding to the overall supply. Investors and developers are recognizing the potential of this area and are actively investing in upgrading and expanding existing properties or constructing new ones.

The industrial property market in Ferndale, Randburg is dynamic and growing attracting businesses from all sectors. There is a range of industrial properties available to rent and for sale in Ferndale, including warehouses, factories, workshops and storage facilities. These industrial properties vary in sizes to accommodate different business needs. The rental prices and property values in Ferndale are competitive compared to other industrial areas in Randburg.

There are several industrial parks in Ferndale, Randburg such as, Randburg Commercial Park which is located on the Cnr of Malibongwe Drive and Republic Road. This park offers a range of commercial and industrial properties including warehouses and small factories. Then there's Ferndale Industrial Park, situated in Bentley Avenue, it provides light industrial units suitable for various businesses, including manufacturing, distribution and storage. These are just a few examples of industrial parks in Ferndale.

Ferndale is home to several shopping malls, including Ferndale on Republic, Cresta Centre, Northgate Regional Shopping Centre, Randburg Square and Brightwater Commons. Medial facilities in around the area include Medical Sandton Hospital, Netcare Olivedale Hospital, Life Fourways Hospitals and Mediclinic Morningside Hospital.

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