This suburb has it all location-wise. Ferndale is ideally situated and offers access to all major bus and taxi routes as well as easy accessto all highways and major routes such as Malibongwe, Beyers Naude,Bram Fischer, Republic Avenue, Bond Avenue and best of all, Jan Smuts,which connects Randburg to the Johannesburg CBD.” On the business front, Ferndale is also home to many companies as its CBD forms part of the bustling Randburg business district. Ferndale also neighbours Strijdom Park where many other businesses are located.
Ferndale offers easy access to leading shopping centres including Randburg Mall, Cresta Shopping Centre, Northgate Shopping Centre, Sandton City and Randridge Mall. The Brightwater Commons, which is currently undergoing a major revamp, will soon be making an impressive comeback and will be home to Urban Brew Studios. Nightlife and entertainment seekers are on the doorstep of Monte Casino, Rosebank, Parkhurst, Illovo, Melville, Greenside and Sandton. Carina adds that the Ferndale area also offers access to some of Johannesburg’s most innovative and modern healthcare facilities including Sandton Mediclinic, Olivedale Clinic and the Johannesburg Eye Hospital.