So you're taking the leap to move your family to Kempton Park. Good choice! This East Rand suburb scores an A+ for affordability and convenience. Buying or renting, this area gets you and your family's needs. Whether you're blessed with bouncing bundles of joy or too-cool-for-school teens, Kempton Park rises to the challenge. We've done the homework to show you what the area has to offer.
Affordability
Kempton Park is wonderful for families on a budget. You can easily pick up a two-bedroom house, apartment, or townhouse for under R700,000. For a three-bedroom home, you'll pay roughly R850,000 and up. This is well within the range if you want to skip paying transfer duties. Another price perk? Although close to Johannesburg, Benoni, and Sandton, Kempton Park has a much lower cost of living.
Community feel
Property24 trends say the 18-35 age group have been amongst the recent buyers. With many being young families, you'll find they've created a haven built on kinship. The local Facebook group boasts over 16 000 members and is the go-to place to find a service or share news. The community loves getting together to support charitable causes like donating food to the needy or masks to frontline workers. It's the ideal place to instil altruistic values in your child.
Schools
Your child can achieve academic excellence in Kempton Park. The area nurtures children from pre-primary, high school, all the way to their tertiary education. Primary schools include Kempton Park Primary School, Norkem Park Primary School, and Birch Acres Primary School. For high school, look to Hoërskool Kempton Park, Spartan High School, or Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School. Your child can pursue further education at the nearby Boston City Campus or MSC Business College.
Family activities
Keeping an active child stimulated can be tough. Not in Kempton Park, though. There are plenty of adventures for all ages to be found. The little ones can become the next Ernie Els at the Kempton Park Golf Course or get pampered with a massage at the Amara Day Spa. They can slice the ice at Festival Mall Ice Arena or race their friends at the Erora Motocross Track. There are also shows at the Theatre of Marcellus, paintball at Paintball Warriors, or a family braai at the Blaauwpan Dam.
Shopping centres
Whether you're bagging groceries, school supplies, or toys, Kempton Park has retail stops all around the area. Festival Mall has a range of stores and a SterKinekor in a secure environment. Kempton Gate Mall offers easy access and a well-stocked Pick n Pay. Bonaero Park Shopping Centre is known for its ample parking and friendly atmosphere. Your other options include Glen Balad Mall, Aston Manor Shopping Centre, and Glen Acres Shopping Centre.
Restaurants
"What's for dinner?" is perhaps one of the most dreaded questions every tired parent faces. Thankfully, Kempton Park takes care of hungry young tummies. There's Mimmos with their 'Eatalian' meals, premium meat cuts at House of Ribs, and flame-grilled peri-peri chicken at Nandos. Emperors Palace is popular for its decadent buffets which cater to even the fussiest of eaters. Ocean Basket is always a reliable stop for fresh seafood dishes. The choice truly is yours in Kempton Park.
Healthcare
Keeping your pride and joy healthy will always be a priority. Kempton Park's health facilities ensure they get the best attention. Arwyp Medical Centre provides a range of services including paediatrics, cardiology, and orthopaedics. Ekurhuleni SurgiKlin is a day hospital that also offers a variety of services. Nearby Birchmed Surgical Centre delivers qualitative surgical services for the whole family.
Century 21 Kempton Park can give you the inside scoop on family-friendly Kempton Park. Our SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.™ property professionals are local area experts with families of our own. We can help you tour the area to find the home best suited to your own brood. View our properties for sale or to let and get in touch today.