Durban Area Information

Durban at a glance

Durban property: A profile of Durban property from a prospective buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities, attractions and where to buy in Durban.

Durban Property

Durban, the biggest city of the KwaZulu-Natal province, is one of South Africa’s most populous and affluent cities. It’s home to South Africa’s biggest and busiest port, and is a popular tourist destination. The millions of South Africans who visit the city each year enjoy its mild subtropical climate and beautiful coastline.

Durban is also a melting pot of different cultures, with a population that includes Zulus, people of British descent and the largest community of Indian citizens outside of India itself. This diversity has resulted in a unique local culture, which is famous for its sights, flavours and laid-back character. 

Durban Real Estate

Durban features properties suitable for a wide variety of buyers. These range from large suburban homes with established gardens, to holiday homes and apartments on the Golden Mile, to investment properties in the numerous new leisure and residential developments springing up in and around the city.

Durban Attractions

For residents, attractions associated with living in Durban include:

• beautiful warm water beaches that are fitted with shark nets and manned by lifeguards
• the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World, with numerous restaurants, a casino and a semi-private beach
• major international sports stadiums, including King’s Park rugby stadium, Kingsmead Cricket Ground and the Moses Mabhida Soccer stadium
• uShaka Marine World, one of the world’s largest aquariums
• the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, reputed to be the largest mall in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 70 restaurants, 350 retail outlets and an arcade and theme park

Durban Facilities

Durban offers a complete range of private and public services and facilities. It includes over 100 primary and secondary public schools, over 20 private schools, a university and technical colleges. It also includes a variety of private and public hospitals and clinics. 

Why Buy in Durban?

Durban’s relaxed ambience and pleasant climate, together with its wide range of business, shopping and entertainment opportunities, make it an attractive city for residents. Durban boasts one of the fastest growing economies in South Africa. With its excellent port facilities, it’s an ideal location for those involved in the import-export sector. Its popularity with tourists also means that Durban property is an excellent investment opportunity.

Find out more about purchasing Durban property by contacting a real partner at Jawitz Properties today.