Dunkeld West, Johannesburg

About the suburb of Dunkeld West

Dunkeld West properties are much sought after, being situated near popular shopping centers and business areas.  The suburb is just off Jan Smuts Avenue, which runs through many of the northern suburbs. The British Embassy is situated near Bompas Road.  Once off Jan Smuts Avenue, the suburb becomes much quieter and more private.  Hugh Wyndham Park, situated amid the homes on Hume Road, is an excellent spot for kids to play.

Interesting facts about the history of Dunkeld West

The name Dunkeld originates from Scotland and is said to be a combination of the Celtic word for a fortress (dun) and the Norse name for spring (keld). There are 22 cluster-style homes in Dunkeld Place, a security complex in the suburb. There are 99 freestanding houses and 380 sectional title apartments and townhouses.

Schools in the area

There are many prestigious schools in nearby Sandton, Rosebank, Houghton, and The Parks.

Kingsmead College, the private girls' school in Rosebank, is the nearest to Dunkeld West. Roedean Senior School for girls is ten minutes away, southwards, in Parktown.

Pridwin Preparatory school for boys in Melrose is also a short drive from Dunkeld West. St David's Marist in Inanda is just six minutes by car. St John's private school for boys is also ten minutes from Dunkeld, situated in Houghton, alongside the King Edward boys' schools known as KEPS and KES.  

Medical facilities in the area

Life Healthcare, Illovo, is ideal for day-to-day medical needs, while the private hospital Rosebank Clinic is more suited to those needing an emergency room, specialist physician, or surgeon. While Rosebank Clinic is most convenient for Dunkeld West residents, Morningside Clinic and Parkland Clinic are less than 15 minutes away.

Shopping centers and malls in the area

Dunkeld West Shopping Centre, with the well-known and much-loved Fournos Bakery, is situated in the heart of the suburb and is a popular breakfast spot.

The Colony shopping center in Craighall Park has plenty of convenient shops and restaurants for the whole family. Rosebank Mall, just five minutes away, is a large, bustling shopping complex with hundreds of shopping and eating-out options. Hyde Park Corner shopping center, which has several high-end and boutique stores, is quieter than busy Sandton City and conveniently near Dunkeld West.

Restaurants to visit in and around Dunkeld West

1. Glenda's at the Hyde Square shopping center on Jan Smuts Avenue is a pretty café famous for delectable cakes and baked treats. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

2. The Grillhouse at The Firs in Rosebank was established in 1994 and remains a popular steakhouse for both locals and international travellers.

3. Pronto Italian is situated at The Colony shopping center and is open Mondays to Sundays. They serve authentic Italian meals and have been a local favourite since 2004.

4. Red Chamber in Hyde Park Corner is the place to go for authentic Mandarin (Chinese) food. They are open every day except Mondays. Red Chamber.

5. Luce restaurant in the Southern Sun Hotel in Hyde Park has some of the most spectacular views over the suburbs. Luce specializes in Italian cuisine; the full menu can be viewed here.

Distance to airports, main roads, and the CBD

Dunkeld West is very near the Rosebank Gautrain station. The Gautrain routes make commuting relatively easy. It is a first-class facility, completed just before the 2010 FIFA World Cup that was hosted in South Africa. Routes run from the Johannesburg center (Park Station) through Rosebank and into Sandton central. You can either travel east from the Sandton station to Rhodesfield station and the OR Tambo International Airport or further north through Centurion and onto Pretoria.

If looking to drive, expect a ten-minute drive into Sandton or a fifteen-minute drive into inner Johannesburg. The OR Tambo International Airport is a comfortable thirty-minute drive on the highways.

Weather in Dunkeld West

Dunkeld is in Johannesburg, which is in the province of Gauteng. Gauteng is known to have the best weather in all of South Africa, year-round. Summers days are hot, often punctuated by brief afternoon thundershowers. Winter days are crisp and clear, and it seldom rains in the winter months. Although it can get very cold, snow is almost unheard of in Johannesburg. Spring and autumn are mild, warm months, meaning residents of Dunkeld can enjoy an outdoor lifestyle throughout the various seasons.

Make Dunkeld West your home, your story.

Our area specialist agent Rose Rolfe, who was Seeff Sandton's top sales agent from 2020 to 2022, sells homes in Dunkeld West.  Browse her portfolio of property for sale in Dunkeld West online here and be in touch with her directly for appointments to view or for a valuation.

We also have rental homes available for lease in Dunkeld West. Browse the properties to rent online here and be in touch with the specialist rental agent Adrian Alport, an award-winning rental agent at Seeff.