Auckland Park Area Profile

Auckland Park at a glance

Auckland Park is home to the South African Broadcasting Corporations (SABC), main operational building as well as many other prominent residential and commercial clusters in Auckland Park. A destination that has remained prominent even though there has been a steady relocation to the Northern parts of the city. The node is situated adjacent to other well-known suburbs including Melville, Brixton, Westdene and Richmond. Auckland Park is also noted for being one of Johannesburg's most culturally diverse areas.   

Commercial Hotspots

A lot of the main commercial activity is directly driven by the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) who have their offices at SABC Media Park situated on Kingsway Avenue. Other noteworthy operations of commercial and cultural interest in Auckland Park include the Academy of Sound Engineering, Harvey World Travel, Lindfield Victorian House Museum and the Radio Park Building. The suburb has a plethora of office parks, some of the more popular business or commercial parks include, Amalgam South Industrial Village, The Parks, and Tillbury Business Park.

Infrastructure

Auckland Park experiences well-maintained infrastructure due to its proximity to the central business district of the city. Some of the hospitals in the vicinity include Helen Joseph Hospital, Netcare Transplant Division, Netcare Milpark Hospital, and Netcare Garden City Hospital. Schools in the area include Auckland Park Preparatory School and The Auckland Park Academy of Excellence. Some of the roads that connect Auckland Park with the rest of the city and province include Kingsway Avenue, Stanley Avenue, Wargrave Avenue, Chiselhurst Drive, East Road, Aberdeen Street and Empire Road.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

OR Tambo International Airport is located 30 km to 40 km away from Auckland Park depending on which route is chosen and it will take 30 to 40 minutes unless there is traffic congestion. Auckland Park is one of the most centrally located suburbs to the central business district of South Africa and is only 6 km away.

Transport

Auckland Park is well located for numerous bus and train stations. It's within close proximity to Park Station which is one of the country's largest transportation hubs. There is also the extensive minivan taxi service as well as the world-class Gautrain service.

Malls/Shopping

There are numerous popular places to shop in Auckland Park. Some of the more well-known malls include Campus Square Parkade, Victory Park Shopping Centre, Hyde Park Corner, Killarney Mall, and China Mall Johannesburg. Auckland Park has all the usual fast food chain stores that South Africans have come to love. Alternatively one can also eat out at The Auckland Park Country Club, Nuno's Portuguese Restaurant, The Countess, Mooteebar, Akhalz Fast Food, and The Lucky Bean Restaurant. 

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