Dunkeld, Johannesburg

About the suburb of Dunkeld

The upmarket suburb of Dunkeld is close to Hyde Park, Illovo, Melrose, and Rosebank. Dunkeld's northern border is Bompas Road, while its eastern border is Oxford Road. By comparison, the adjacent suburb of Dunkeld West straddles the east and west sides of Jan Smuts Avenue. There are less than 200 houses in Dunkeld. The suburb has several upmarket apartment buildings and 142 sectional title properties. 

Interesting facts about the history of Dunkeld

The origin of the name of Dunkeld is a small town in the area of Perth and Kinross in Scotland.  The Sandton township was established in 1904, while the Scottish town of Dunkeld dates back to 820 AD.  It was preserved from Viking raids in the 850s and survived the Middle Ages and centuries more to be the quiet Scottish town it is today. 

Bompas Road is one of the main roads in and out of Dunkeld, running from Jan Smuts Avenue to Oxford Road. It was named after Frank Bompas, who was in the real estate business in the early days of Johannesburg's development.

Schools in the area

It is a two-minute drive from the suburb of Dunkeld to Kingsmead College, the private girls' school in Rosebank. Pridwin Preparatory school for boys in Melrose is a three-minute drive from Dunkeld. St David's Marist in Inanda is just six minutes by car from Dunkeld. Roedean Senior School for girls is ten minutes south, into the suburb of Parktown. St John's private school for boys is also ten minutes from Dunkeld in Houghton.

The suburb's fantastic location means that private and public schools in the Parks, Rosebank, Houghton, and Sandton are within a comfortable drive.

Medical facilities in the area

Rosebank Clinic is a private hospital less than five minutes from Dunkeld and is likely the most convenient for residents. The renowned Netcare Milpark Hospital is also a private hospital nearby, a ten-minute drive by car.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

The shopping district that is the Rosebank Mall, the Zone @Rosebank, and The Firs, Rosebank is barely two minutes from Dunkeld and offers every convenience, whether you are running errands, need to do some shopping, or are looking to enjoy a meal out.

Restaurants to visit in Dunkeld

Marble, the uber-successful restaurant of David Higgs and Gary Kyriacou is Seeff's top recommendation for a restaurant near Dunkeld. Situated in the Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank, in a multilevel building, you enjoy views over Johannesburg. It is "one of the city's most sought after dining spots. Marble honours South African's love of cooking over fire ..." according to theinsider.co.za.

Things to do in and around Dunkeld

The Wanderers Club Sports Complex is near Dunkeld and offers sport-lovers and sports enthusiasts plenty of opportunities to enjoy all things sporting. The Club was established in 1888 and is situated five minutes from Dunkeld, in Illovo.

1. Sporting Activities - there are 14 different sports on offer at The Wanderers Club. From more traditional cricket, rugby and tennis; to 5-a-side soccer, padel tennis, and snooker.

2. Restaurants and Refreshments - the Chariots Bar, Terrace Restaurant, and Vista Bar are on the premises to enjoy.

3. Private and Corporate Functions - the gala room at The Wanderers Club can host up to 500 guests. It has a beautiful setting overlooking the club grounds, with views over the city of Johannesburg. The majestic Ballroom can host up to 800 dinner and dancing guests.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

Dunkeld is on the doorstep of the business nodes in Illovo, Rosebank, and Melrose. Dunkeld is near the Sandton CBD (five kilometers away) and the Johannesburg CBD (ten kilometers away). The Gautrain station in Rosebank makes commuting to Centurion or Pretoria easy by way of the Gautrain, a top-class train service in Gauteng.

The Gautrain can also be used to travel to OR Tambo International Airport. Dunkeld residents often choose to drive to the airport instead, as it is a comfortable 26 kilometers away. Lanseria Airport is 32 kilometers from Dunkeld to the west and is most often used for domestic flights to Cape Town or Durban.

Weather in Dunkeld

The rainy season in Johannesburg, where Dunkeld is found, is over the summer months. While there are "rainy days" once in a while, the rain is usually in the form of brief but impressive afternoon thundershowers. The area is prone to lightning strikes, and golf courses, schools, sports fields, and outdoor venues almost always have lightning warning systems.

The winters are dry and relatively mild for most of the day. The sun shines and warms things up, but early morning and night-time temperatures fall to single digits (Celsius). It is common to see frost-covered lawns and sports fields on your morning commute to work or school during the winter months.

Make Dunkeld your home, your story.

Our Dunkeld area specialist estate agent at Seeff, Rose Rolfe, sells homes in Dunkeld. Rose is a multi-award-winning agent at Seeff Sandton and is the best person to help you as you start your new chapter. You may be looking to sell your home in Dunkeld, or you may be looking to buy a new home in this beautiful suburb... either way, speak to Rose for the very best advice.