About Famona
Famona is a well-established residential suburb in Bulawayo, known for its tranquillity and spacious properties. The area features a mix of single-family homes and some apartment complexes, often surrounded by lush greenery.
Living here provides a suburban feel with a community-oriented environment, appealing to families and professionals alike. Residents enjoy easy access to various amenities and a relatively peaceful lifestyle, making it an attractive option for those looking to settle down in Bulawayo.
Lifestyle
Life in Famona is characterized by community engagement and a relaxed pace, providing a good balance of work and leisure.
Amenities and dining
dining
- Brooks Cafe and Deli
- Pizza Hut
- Roosters Restaurant
- Kings Kraal
shopping
- Bonsa Spar
- Topline Groceries
- Food Lover’s Market
- Pick n Pay Bradfield
- Hillside Spar
healthcare
- Lancet House
- Mater Dei Hospital
- Premier Hillside Hospital
- Ingutsheni Central Hospital
recreation
- Buster's BMX Club
- Borrow Street Swimming Pool
- Bulawayo Athletic Club
- Water World Bulawayo
- Hillside Dams Conservation
- Lions Golf Driving Range
- Raylton Club Ground
Getting around
Residents typically get around by personal vehicles, with active road networks connecting to key areas of Bulawayo.
Main roads: Plumtree Road, Main Street, Matopos Road, Albert Nxele Way, Hillside Road, Jairos Jiri Avenue, Burns Drive, Burnside Road
Education
primary
- Mai Tawandas place
- Henry Low School
- Moray Primary School
- Hillside Junior School
- Hillside Infant School
- Hillside Junior and Infant School
- Coghlan Primary School
secondary
- Gifford High School
- Townsend Girls High School
- Montrose Girls High School
- Hamilton High School
Safety
Low RiskFamona is generally considered a safe area, with low crime rates compared to other suburbs.
Who lives here
Famona is home to a diverse mix of residents, including families, professionals, and retirees.
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