Cosmo City Area Profile

Cosmo City at a glance

Cosmo City is a thriving multiclass and multiracial city ideally positioned between the three main roads, namely: Malibongwe (Hans Strijdom), DF Malan, and Northumberland. It covers an area of about 1 200 hectares with about 15% of the area (50 hectares) allocated for parks.

Cosmo City incorporates the implementation of the full range of municipal services and social facilities. The city boasts 12 schools, three shopping malls, health facilities, police stations, a community centre with a hall, 43 parks and recreational areas, a library, a cemetery and several churches.

Property in Cosmo City sell from R550 000 for a 2-bedroom, from R650 000 for a 3-bedroom, from R700 000 for a 3-bedroom with 2-baths and up to and even over a R1 000 000 - depending on the extras included in the property.

A brief history of Cosmo City
In late 2005, on a bare plot of land 25km northwest of Joburg, Cosmo City was born. The streets were laid out in different sections referred to as extensions. Each street was named from different countries of the world, from America to Asia.

First to receive the subsidised houses were people from the nearby informal settlements of Zevenfontein and River Bend who were living in makeshift shelters with no running water, electricity or sanitation for 12 years.

Climate in Cosmo City
The average midday temperatures for Cosmo City range from 16.3°C in June to 26.1°C in January. The region is the coldest during July when temperatures drop to 0.5°C on average during the night. The city receives about 607mm of rain per year, with most rainfall occurring during summer. It receives the lowest rainfall (0mm) in June and the highest (114mm) in January.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
While OR Tambo Airport is about 56km (+/- 1 hours' drive) away from Cosmo City, Lanseria Airport is a mere 12km with an estimated 19-minute drive if you were travelling at 80km/h.

Schools in Cosmo City
Meridian Cosmo City Independent School, Zandspruit Primary School, Cosmo City 2 Secondary, Far North Secondary School, Cosmo City Junior Primary School, Cosmo City West Primary School, and Jump N Play Private Preschool are some of the educational facilities which offer students of Cosmo City a safe haven for learning.

Medical Facilities
Cosmo City residents have full access to the state of the art LCS Cosmo Day Clinic. The clinic offers the professional Doctor consultations, dentist consultations, clinical research unit, as well as minor surgical procedures.

The Esizayo Clinic also provides affordable healthcare to residents in the area. The clinic provides doctor and nurse consultations with services ranging from acute and chronic care, health screening, mother and childcare, as well as providing access to medication at affordable fees.

Cosmo Mall
Cosmo City's popular Cosmo Mall is conveniently located on Malibongwe and South Africa drive, en route to the Lanseria airport. Thriving as a community mall it is approximately 22 000 m² and offers a convenient and safe shopping experience for the whole family. Aside from top retail stores, entertainment, banks, and services, shoppers take advantage of great deals on their monthly household needs and groceries. In addition, the mall offers ample free parking bays and a taxi rank for commuters. The mall has also built a bridge over the Malibongwe highway to ensure that shoppers have safe and easy access.

Restaurants
If you are looking for a great spot in Cosmo City, these are some of the top-notch eateries in the area; Cosmo View Sports Bar, The Yard, Dimaanu African Restaurant, Moscow Grill House, Amakhosi Food Courts, Marco Polo Restaurant, Andiccio24, Jerusalema Shisa nyama, Mnandi Braai, Luigi's Pizza Express, as well as the popular fast-food franchises such as KFC, Chicken Licken, and Nandos.

Ready to invest in Cosmo City?
Cosmo City is a destination filled with immense potential and culture. For your next property contact RealNet Cosmo City and we will assist you in finding the perfect home in this friendly and prosperous area.