About Overbaakens
Overbaakens is a picturesque suburb in Gqeberha, characterized by its quiet streets and beautifully maintained homes. The area offers a serene environment with lush greenery and well-established trees, making it an attractive place for families and professionals seeking a peaceful lifestyle.
Residents enjoy easy access to various amenities, while still being close enough to the bustling city center for work and entertainment. The suburb maintains a community-oriented vibe, which enhances the living experience for its residents.
Lifestyle
Living in Overbaakens offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to both nature and urban conveniences.
Amenities and dining
dining
- Roman's Pizza Walmer Park
- Eagle Ridge Spur
- Silver Cloud Spur
- St Elmo's
- Chingada's
- Munch
- John Dory's
- Kauai
shopping
- Woolworths
- Pick n Pay
- Fig Tree Spar
- Checkers
- Food Lover's Market
- Woolworths Food
- Pick n Pay Hyper
- Moffet Retail Park
healthcare
- Doctors @ 339
- Endermologie Clinic
- Family Medical Practice
- Aurora
recreation
- Planet Fitness
- Profiles Health Club
- Masekane | Sunridge
- Boost Personal Training Studio
- Port Elizabeth Golf Course
- Shiela Street Park
- Bernard Road Park
- Londt Park
Getting around
Residents primarily travel by car, with convenient access to major highways. Public transport options are available but limited.
Main roads: William Moffet Expressway, Main Road, 17th Avenue
Education
primary
- Incredibles Day Care
- Herbert Hurd Primary School
- Charlo Primary School
- Merryvale School & Hostel
- Walmer West Primary School
- Willow Academy
- Theodor Herzl Primary School
secondary
- D F Malherbe High School
- Theodor Herzl High School
Safety
Medium RiskOverall, Overbaakens is considered a relatively safe suburb, with a community emphasis on safety and vigilance.
Who lives here
Overbaakens attracts a diverse group of residents, including families, young professionals, and retirees.
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