Morningside | |
|---|---|
 Morningside skyline of apartments | |
| Coordinates: 29°49′19″S 31°01′01″E / 29.822°S 31.017°E / -29.822; 31.017 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Municipality | eThekwini |
| Government | |
| Area [1] | |
• Total | 3.24 km2 (1.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 13,074 |
| • Density | 4,040/km2 (10,500/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2001) | |
| • Black African | 15.1% |
| • Coloured | 4.2% |
| • Indian/Asian | 25.5% |
| • White | 55.2% |
| First languages (2001) | |
| • English | 82.35% |
| • Zulu | 11.0% |
| • Afrikaans | 2.6% |
| • Xhosa | 1.9% |
| • Other | 1.3% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 4001 |
| PO box | n/a |
Morningside is an affluent[2] suburb of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Location
The suburb is a high income [3]area of Durban located about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) inland from the Indian Ocean coast, on the south bank of the Umgeni River. Its neighboring suburbs are Puntans Hill to the west, Essenwood to the south-west, Windermere to the south and Stamford Hill to the east.
Politics
Morningside is classed under Ward 27 in terms of IEC's demarcation which includes Essenwood, Windermere and Stamford Hill.
The elected Councillor for this ward is Ernest Smith who represents the ward in the eThekwini Council & was elected in 2019 replacing former Councillor (now MPL) Martin Meyer who was elected to serve in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature on behalf of the Democratic Alliance.
Layout and attractions
The Morningside area contains classical examples of large Edwardian and Victorian style homes with tin roofs and wide verandas, including the State President's residence (when at home). Around Florida Road in the suburb's southwest is a nightlife area consisting of shops, restaurants, pubs and bistros. It is the closest residential suburb to the Moses Mabhida Stadium (in Stamford Hill), which was completed in 2009 on the grounds of the Kings Park Sports Ground.
Education
- Kenmore Primary School
- Livingstone Primary School
- Morningside Primary School
- Clifton Preparatory School
- Durban Preparatory High School
- Gordon Road Girls' School
Facilities
Parks and gardens
- Burman Bush
- Baden Powell Scouts Site
- Helen Gibling Gardens
- Westgate Gardens
- Jameson Park and Rose Garden
- Mitchell Park
- Windsor Park
Other
- Florida Road Post Office
- Library (adjacent to Kenmore Primary School)
- Motor Licensing Office
- Morningside Sports Club
- Berea Police Station
- Innes Road Jamaat Khaana
Consulates
- Belgium
- Chile
- Madagascar
- Portuguese
- Thailand
Churches
- Lambert Road Baptist Church
- Morningside Community Church (MCC- Rev. Dr. Gabriel J Benjiman)[4]
Safety
Morningside is divided over two SAPS precincts. The section west of Peter Mokaba Road is covered by Mayville SAPS while the section east of Peter Mokaba Road is covered by Berea SAPS (located in Musgrave).[5][6][7]
References
- ^ a b "Sub Place Morningside". Census 2001. Archived from the original on 9 October 2019.
- ^ "Discover Durban's Richest Suburbs! December 2025 - Aswica.Co.Za". 23 November 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Diversity and Good Value in Durban Suburbs - Property24.com". www.property24.com. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Home - Church of the Nazarene". nazarene.org. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "Services | SAPS (South African Police Service)". www.saps.gov.za. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "Services | SAPS (South African Police Service)". www.saps.gov.za. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "Crime Statisticts by Police Precinct in South Africa". www.crimestatssa.com. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
Sources
- MapStudio (2005). Street Guide - Durban (8th ed.). p. Map 56. ISBN 1-86809-739-0.
External links
- Local online guide
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