Sunninghill Area Guide

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Area Overview

The Complete Guide to Office Space in Sunninghill: Johannesburg's Smart Business Node


Welcome to Sunninghill: Where Business Meets Convenience

Thinking about setting up your business somewhere strategic without the premium Sandton price tag? Let me tell you — Sunninghill should be right at the top of your list.

Perfectly positioned just north of Sandton and west of Midrand, Sunninghill offers excellent office space options, modern infrastructure, and an unbeatable work-life balance.


Why Choose Sunninghill for Your Office?

Prime Location, Lower Overheads
Sunninghill gives you almost all the locational benefits of Sandton — but without the eye-watering rental costs. It's a few minutes to Rivonia, Bryanston, and Waterfall, and you’re sitting right on key arterials like the N1, R55, and Witkoppen Road.

Access Points:

  • N1 highway (via Rivonia offramp)

  • Main Road and Witkoppen Road

  • Easy drive to Midrand, Fourways, and Sandton CBD

Office Rental Value
Current A-grade office rentals hover between R85 to R110/m², with B-grade options around R65 to R85/m². Considering the accessibility and amenities, that’s fantastic value.

Strong Business Community
You'll find a solid mix here:

  • IT and tech firms

  • Finance & Insurance companies

  • Healthcare offices (lots of medical suites nearby)

  • Legal and consulting practices


Key Commercial Zones in Sunninghill

Sunninghill Office Park
One of the area's flagship commercial parks. High security, fibre-ready, lots of green space, backup power — everything modern businesses need.

Chilli Lane & Chilli on Top
Not just retail hubs — also home to small office spaces perfect for startups or professionals looking for flexible setups.

Maxwell Office Park
Part of the broader Waterfall City developments, Maxwell Office Park offers premium offices just on Sunninghill's doorstep.

Corner Offices along Rivonia Road and Tana Road
Tons of smaller, sectional-title offices ideal for niche firms or boutique agencies.


Sunninghill Commercial Property Highlights

Popular Developments:

  • Building 1, Sunninghill Office Park: Modern finishes, backup power, energy-efficient design

  • Chilli on Top Offices: Ideal for businesses wanting visibility and walk-in clients

  • Maxwell Office Park: P-Grade office spaces with full amenities and Gautrain shuttle access

Features Businesses Love:

  • High-speed fibre optic networks

  • Green building designs

  • 24/7 park security

  • Backup power and water systems in many complexes


Infrastructure and Connectivity

Highway Access:

  • Immediate access to N1

  • 20 minutes to Sandton CBD (off-peak)

  • 25 minutes to Midrand/Waterfall City

Public Transport:

  • Gautrain Bus stops through Sunninghill

  • Easy Uber and Bolt coverage

Digital Infrastructure:

  • Fibre installed throughout most office parks

  • Strong mobile network coverage


Shopping, Lifestyle, and Amenities

Sunninghill offers an impressive range of retail, dining, and recreational options — all within a few minutes' drive (or even walking distance).

Shopping Centres:

  • Chilli Lane Shopping Centre

  • Sunninghill Village Shopping Centre

  • The Core Shopping Centre

Restaurants:

  • News Cafe

  • Turn 'n Tender

  • Mozambik

  • The Raj

Fitness & Health:

  • Virgin Active Sunninghill

  • Planet Fitness Rivonia

  • Multiple medical suites and wellness centres

Hotels & Conferences:

  • The Sunninghill Guest Lodge

  • Indaba Hotel (Fourways, 10 min drive)


Distances to Key Points

  • Sandton CBD: 15–20 minutes

  • Midrand CBD: 25 minutes

  • OR Tambo International Airport: 30–40 minutes

  • Lanseria Airport: 30 minutes

  • Waterfall City: 10–15 minutes


Office Space Costs in Sunninghill

Indicative Rentals:

  • P-Grade Offices: R100 – R120/m² (Maxwell and premium spaces)

  • A-Grade Offices: R85 – R110/m²

  • B-Grade Offices: R65 – R85/m²

Typical Lease Terms:

  • 3 to 5 years standard

  • Deposits: 2× monthly rental

  • Incentives: 1 month rent-free per lease year and/or fit-out allowances (depends on lease length)


Why Sunninghill Works for Businesses

  • Strategic Location: Right between Sandton, Midrand, Bryanston, Fourways.

  • Affordable Premium Spaces: Get Sandton-like offices without Sandton prices.

  • Talent Pool: Close to major residential nodes — Fourways, Lonehill, Paulshof, Waterfall.

  • Networking Potential: Tons of businesses nearby for collaboration.

  • Scalability: Easy to grow within the area without needing to relocate completely.


Final Word: Sunninghill's Business Future Looks Bright

Sunninghill might not always grab headlines like Sandton, but the smart money knows this area is a commercial hotspot quietly booming under the radar.

Thinking about office space to rent in Sunninghill? It’s a move your business won’t regret — let's chat and find the ideal spot before the rest of Joburg catches on.


Sunninghill Office Space FAQ

Is Sunninghill safe?
Yes — most offices are in secure parks with 24/7 security.

Are rentals competitive?
Very — much cheaper than Sandton or Bryanston.

Is it only for big businesses?
Nope. Great mix of small, medium, and big companies here.

Is transport good?
Highway and public transport options are solid.

Is Sunninghill growing?
Quietly but steadily, especially with spillover from Sandton and Midrand.

What’s the vibe like?
Professional but relaxed. Less "corporate rat race," more "get stuff done." ????

Are there options for startups?
Tons — small offices from 70m² upwards are easy to find.

How's the infrastructure?
Modern, fibre everywhere, and loads of backup power solutions.

Let’s find your perfect office space in Sunninghill — get in touch today!