Berea West, Durban

Berea West at a glance

Quick Facts about Berea

• Highways & Routes: Easy access to the N3 and M4 highways, linking Berea to Durban Harbour, King Shaka International Airport, and greater Durban industrial nodes.
• Transport: Public taxis, bus routes, and proximity to Durban Station for freight and passenger connections.
• Education: Home to top schools such as Durban Girls’ College, Clifton College, and DHS; close to University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College campus).
• Healthcare: Entabeni Hospital, St Augustine’s Hospital, Life Entabeni, and King Edward VIII Hospital are all nearby.
• Amenities & Landmarks: Musgrave Centre, Davenport Square, Berea Centre Mall, Mitchell Park Zoo, Botanical Gardens.
• Industrial & Commercial Areas of Interest: While Berea itself is primarily residential and commercial, it is located near Durban Harbour, Congella, and Umbilo — key industrial and logistics hubs serving KwaZulu-Natal.

Property Mix & Market Focus

• Industrial Property: Berea benefits from its proximity to Durban Harbour, Congella, and Umbilo for warehousing, transport, and logistics activity.
• Residential: A well-established residential area with sectional title apartments, student housing, and freehold properties.
• Commercial Property: Medical suites, offices, and small business parks are concentrated along Musgrave Road, Ridge Road, and surrounding precincts.
• Retail: Anchored by Musgrave Centre and Berea Centre with supporting neighbourhood shopping areas.
  Growth & Future Trends in Berea
• Industrial Synergy: Growing demand for logistics and warehousing near Durban Harbour drives activity in adjacent areas.
  
  

Articles About Berea

• Berea, Durban Area Guide — Private Property Overview of Berea’s property landscape, demographics, and amenities.
• Musgrave, Berea Suburb Profile — Property24 Covers Berea/Musgrave property trends, lifestyle, and market insights.
• Durban’s Property Market Trends 2025 — BusinessTech Analysis of Durban property performance, with emphasis on industrial and logistics demand.
• Berea Centre Mall – Shopping & Amenities — Berea Centre Official Site Details Berea’s landmark mall and commercial node.
  

Local Resources

• Shopping: Musgrave Centre, Berea Centre, Davenport Square
  
• Schools: Durban Girls’ College, Clifton College Durban, Durban High School (DHS)
  
• Colleges & Universities: University of KwaZulu-Natal – Howard College Campus
  
• Healthcare: Entabeni Hospital, St Augustine’s Hospital, King Edward VIII Hospital
  
• Recreation & Landmarks: Durban Botanical Gardens, Mitchell Park Zoo, Greyville Racecourse
  
• Nearby Business & Industrial Areas: Durban CBD, Congella, Umbilo, Durban Harbour
  

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