Rosebank Area Profile

Rosebank at a glance

Rosebank is a vibrant & exciting cosmopolitan suburb north of Jhb CBD.  It is a small suburb bordered by Oxford Rd, Bolton Rd, Jellicoe Ave & Jan Smuts Ave.  These are main arterial roads linking Rosebank to Sandton & Johannesburg CBD & affording access to the Freeway.  It is a mixed use area - Business, Residential & Recreational. 

The development of the Rosebank Gautrain Station was largely responsible for the major revamping of the area turning it into one of the largest business hubs in the country.  Many Blue Chip Companies have their Head Offices here. BP, Sappi, Coca Cola & STD Bank are a few of those represented here.  Anglo American will be moving their Offices to Rosebank in 2021 so this will further facilitate the growth of employment opportunities and need for residential accommodation.

Residents of Rosebank are very diverse. The highest percentage is made up young single adults with a considerable number of them renting their accommodation. This factor makes the purchase of Property attractive to Investors with excellent rental returns guaranteed.                                                      

There is also demand is for lock-up & go units, these are popular with affluent Retirees or young professionals.                                                                   

Residential Property in Rosebank comprises mostly of large Apartment Blocks, Clusters or Town Houses.                                                                             

Stand-alone homes are few and are concentrated in the north of the suburb.  They seldom come up for sale.                                                                                    

The apartments are stylish & ultra-modern with some offering spectacular views.  Prices range from R 1.5 Million for a basic one-bedroom unit to R 5 million for high end 2-3 bedroom units with outstanding finishes & views.                                                                          

Townhouses with small gardens & 24 hr security are in the R 2.5 -R 3.5 million price bracket. There are also popular retirement Villages.

Rosebank offers the perfect work, live, play opportunity.   Most residential complexes are within walking distance of the Rosebank Mall, The Zone, Art Galleries, Gym Facilities & Rosebank Medi Clinic.                                                                                                                        

One can have first class Business Companies, Gourmet Restaurants, Cinemas, renowned Art Galleries & enticing retail on ones doorstep.                                                                                                                                       

There are tree lined streets and pedestrian-friendly avenues with side walk cafes. The Rosebank African & Sunday Roof Top Markets are a favourite with locals & Tourists. 

Rosebank has World Class Hotels & numerous Boutique Hotels & Guest Houses.    

With Rosebank being fully built up, Developers will have to look at Residential encroachment as demand increases.  Future projects may see large stand alone residential properties being purchased & demolished so as to provide for this need.