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. The N1 freeway, which at this area is eight lanes across, forms its southern boundary with access at

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offramp. The K60 road runs through the centre of Sunninghill to assist in easing traffic. Sunninghill is bordered by the suburbs of Paulshof,

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and Woodmead.

Residential

The suburb comprises numerous townhouses, a living establishment commonly popular in new Johannesburg developments due to secured and often guarded boundaries and lower ownership cost than individual housing property. Many residents are skilled young adults working in financial, legal, culinary or consulting type industries.

Commercial and business

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. Primary shopping centres in Sunninghill include Chilli Lane (with retailers including Woolworths and Pick 'n Pay Stores and a Virgin Active gym); The Core (offices and restaurant retailers); and Sunninghill Shopping Centre (speciality restaurants and retailers Spar and Woolworths). There is an older centre, The Square, with anchor tenants Checkers and Cash Converters, and various food outlets and retailers.

Educational facilities

St Peter's College is a secondary co-educational private school situated adjacent to

Megawatt Park.

References

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