Kempton Park Area Profile

Kempton Park at a glance

Found on the East Rand of Gauteng, the thriving city of Kempton Park is ideal to raise a young family and lead a professional career. There are many schools to cater to the curious young minds in the area and it is conveniently central to popular shopping malls. 

Some of the most sought after residential areas in Kempton Park are Glen Marais, Croydon, Edleen, Birch Acres, Norkem Park, Birchleigh, Bonaero Park, Aston Manor, Spartan, and Bredell amongst others. 

The residential and business growth of the city is owed to Africa's busiest airport - O.R. Tambo International Airport. The airport plays a dominant role in the local economy as several airlines and other aviation-related companies such as South African Airways, South African Express Airways, Airlink, Mango, Comair, Kulula.com, and Safair are headquartered in Kempton Park. The 'airport city' is a favourite amongst travellers for its accessibility and ample accommodation.

Kempton Park is also one of the largest industrial centres in Africa as the industrial suburbs of Isando and Spartan are within its boundaries.

A brief history of the area
Kempton Park lies on what was two farms in the South African Republic (ZAR) - Zuurfontein No 369 and Rietfontein 32 IR. The city was established on 24 August 1903 when Zuurfontein was subdivided into 216 residential stands. It was named Kempten after the German town in Bavaria, and later to Kempton Park. 

In 1952 the Jan Smuts International Airport was built on land next to the community. The airport's name was then changed to Johannesburg International Airport in the late 1990s and later to O.R. Tambo International Airport in 2006. 

Climate
Kempton Park has a mild and generally warm climate. The average annual temperature in Kempton Park is 15.9 °C. At an average temperature of 19.8 °C, January is the hottest month of the year. At 9.9 °C on average, June is the coldest month of the year. Rainfall averages 730 mm with the lowest being in July, with an average of 6 mm, and the highest in January, with an average of 133 mm. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
O.R Tambo International Airport is a mere 8.2km away from Kempton Park Central. Driving at an average speed of 80km/h will take you about 13-minutes of travel time via Highveld Road.
                          
Schools in the area
Young kids can be enrolled in Kempton Park Primary School, Norkem Park Primary School, Birch Acres Primary School, or others, while secondary school learners can attend Hoërskool Jeugland, Hoërskool Kempton Park, Rhodesfield High School, Hoërskool Birchleigh, Norkem Park High, Sir Pierre van Ryneveld, or Shangri-La Academy.

Hospitals nearby
If you are in need of great medical care in Kempton Park, these are the recommended facilities to visit: Kempton Park Civic Centre Clinic, Medicross Monument, Peermed Health Centre, Intercare Glen Marais Medical & Dental, Elim Clinic - Addiction Treatment Centre, Hermon Building, The Back Clinic Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni Clinic, and Spartan Municipal Clinic.

Shopping Malls
Shopping in Kempton Park is not only convenient but also fun for the whole family. Kempton Gate Mall, Festival Mall, Aston Manor Shopping Centre, Glen Balad Mall, Norkem Mall, Woodbridge Square, along with Bonaero Park Shopping Centre, are great spots for a fun family outing or getting your necessities. 

Restaurants
There is a wide range of world-class restaurants to dine at in Kempton Park. Some of them are The Tin Goose, Two Oceans Restaurant, Casa de Amigos Restaurant, The House of Ribs, The Saffron, Flame Diner New York, Genesis Bar & Restaurant, Dros, and more. The area also has some of the county's favourite fast food chains such as McDonalds, Nandos, KFC, Mugg and Bean, as well as Spur Steak Ranches. 

Special Attractions
The Kempton Park Golf Club is where Ernie Els first learnt how to play golf. This championship golf course was designed in 1965 by renowned golf architects, Grimsdell and Kerr. The club offers fantastic professional golfing lessons while pros can tackle the 18-hole, par 72 rated parklands golf course. Other facilities include a driving range, putting green, golf cart hire, caddies, golf club hire, a bar and pool tables, halfway house, pro-shop, and various reception venues.

The Erora Motocross Track provides an adrenaline pumping for bike enthusiasts. With affordable practice fees, fast corners, and technical but doable obstacles, the track is a popular pastime for both the young and old thrill seekers. 

Paintball Warriors, which is situated close to the track, is also a much-loved attraction in Kempton Park. They further cater for birthday parties for any age and team building activities for corporate companies.

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