Germiston Area Information

Germiston at a glance

Germiston, Gauteng

At a glance

Province: Gauteng

Municipality: City of Ekurhuleni Germiston

Popular suburbs: Germiston

Coordinates: 26.2259° S, 28.1708° E

Population (census 2011): 255 863

Main attractions and recreation: Germiston Golf Club, Germiston Lake, VLC Germiston, Rand Airport and Rand Refinery

Leapfrog Office Contact Details

Owner: Leapfrog Property Group Germiston

Contact numbers: 072 954 9957

Email address: roxy.engelbrecht@leapfrog.co.za

Location and History

Germiston, Eastrand, Gauteng province, South Africa. Germiston lies 5,550 feet (1,690 metres) above sea level and is situated in the Witwatersrand directly southeast of Johannesburg. It is the largest railway junction of South Africa and has substantial rail repair shops. Germiston lies in the heart of the Rand goldfields and was founded in 1886 after the local discovery of gold. It officially became a town in 1903 and a city in 1950.

Reasons to invest in property in Germiston

Germiston is a little town just outside Johannesburg. A warm, closely knit community, with most of the local residents commuting to and from Johannesburg and other areas to work, conduct business, or to study.

Living in this area makes travelling to work and other activities much easier, as it is centrally located to the surrounding neighbourhoods of Alberton, Boksburg, Bedfordview and Johannesburg South. Most amenities are within a short distance and the close community give this neighbourhood a feeling of security.

This town is a true gem for lovers of architecture.

It is also situated near many nature and wildlife attractions, and in close proximity to Johannesburg's entertainment epicentre - offering the best of both worlds.