Pinetown Area Profile

Pinetown at a glance

Pinetown is a buzzing industrial, commercial, and residential area. Residents enjoy being located close to retail providers and also find convenience in travelling a short distance to and from work. 

Spanning a total area of 86.15 km², Pinetown extends from the industrial suburb of Westmead in the west, along Josiah Gumede Road (Old Main Road) to Cowies Hill in the east. 

The Pinetown node offers buyers and renters a variety of mixed-use properties. These include retail, convenience services, accommodation, restaurants, offices, warehouses, and even factories.

History

Established in 1850, Pinetown was named after the governor of Natal, Sir Benjamin Pine. The town was once known as a health resort and was used to house Boer women and children during the Second Boer War.

A number of German settlers made Pinetown their home and, as a result, the area of New Germany and the German Lutheran Church were founded.

Commercial hotspots

Pinetown is a popular commercial hotspot in the province. Leading car dealerships such as Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and a host of used car dealers find that Pinetown is perfectly positioned for their line of business. Several of these and other automotive brands can be found along the Old Main Road. 

Real estate agencies, marketing companies, as well as printing presses have also chosen to stay in Pinetown regardless of other areas springing up with commercial developments.

The Marianhill Drivers Licence and Motor Licencing Bureau in Pinetown is also one of the busiest licencing departments in the province. 

Industrial hotspots

Pinetown is home to many industrial businesses. New Germany, Westmead, and Marianhill are Pinetown's most popular industrial suburbs. 

The many industrial parks boast top-notch security and are well positioned to other amenities. They comprise of warehousing, factories, along with manufacturing facilities. 

Some of the sought-after industrial parks include: 

• Giba Business Park;
• Riverdale Industrial Complex;
• New Germany Industrial Park;
• Westgate Industrial Park;
• Kyalami Industrial Park;
• Mahogany Ridge Industrial Park; 
• The Terrace Industrial Park;
• Gillitts Road Industrial Park;
• Lemans Industrial Park; and
• Pine Industrial Park.

Infrastructure

Being a leading industrial area, Pinetown is favoured for its easy access to the King Cetshwayo Highway and other major arterial routes like the N2, N3, M7, and the M13. Pinetown is ideally positioned 45 minutes away from Pietermaritzburg and 5 hours and 20 minutes from Johannesburg.

Pinetown is approximately 45 km from the Dube Trade Port and King Shaka International Airport, while the Port of Durban is 28 km away.

Transport

Those who work in Pinetown are not short of public transport. There are several major taxi routes that run throughout the area. The Sarnia Metrorail Train Station on Stapleton Road also provides access to Durban, Umlazi, Stanger as well as other surrounding areas.

Amenities

Pine Crest Centre is the biggest retail centre in town. Other nearby shopping malls in and around Pinetown include the Pinewalk Shopping Centre, St. Johns Centre, Sandy Centre, and the Kloof Village Mall.

The Curry O's, Potluck Restaurant, and Seven Seas Sushi are great restaurants in Pinetown.

For healthcare options, nearby medical facilities include St Mary's Mission Hospital, The Crompton Hospital, Medicross Clinic, Men's Clinic International, and Pinetown Municipal Clinic.

Why invest in Pinetown?

Pinetown is one of the leading commercial and industrial zones in KwaZulu-Natal. Many businesses have a long-running legacy in the area and related industries are easy to find within a short distance. The Pinetown business district also offers a number of mixed-use properties such as retail, convenience services, and restaurants.

Create your upside in Pinetown

If you are in the market for a property in Pinetown, contact Upside Properties today. We have a dedicated team of commercial and industrial agents with the expertise to get you the best sale or rental in the area. 

View our retail properties in Pinetown here. 

View our vacant land for sale in Pinetown here. 

View our industrial properties for sale in Pinetown here. 

View our industrial properties to let in Pinetown here. 

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