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== History ==
== History ==
The hilly area was settled by people working in Durban who wanted to escape the humidity of the coastal city. In 1924, four residential townships in the area, Malvern, Escombe, Northdene and Moseley combined to form the town of Malvern. In 1952, to celebrate [[Queen Elizabeth II]]'s accession to the throne, Malvern received municipality status and changed its name to Queensburgh.
The hilly area was settled by people working in Durban who wanted to escape the humidity of the coastal city. In 1924, four residential townships in the area, Malvern, Escombe, Northdene and Moseley (now forms part of [[Pinetown]]) combined to form the town of Malvern. In 1952, to celebrate [[Queen Elizabeth II]]'s accession to the throne, Malvern received municipality status and changed its name to Queensburgh.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==


Queensburgh is situated approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-west of the Durban CBD. Much of Queensburgh lies between the [[Umbilo River|uMbilo River]] to the north and the uMhlatuzana River to the south, with of its suburbs such as Shallcross situated south of the uMhlatuzana. It is bordered by [[Pinetown]] to the west, [[Westville, KwaZulu-Natal|Westville]] to the north-east, [[Durban]] to the east and [[Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal|Chatsworth]] to the south.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Distance Queensburgh, EThekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF > Durban, EThekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF - Air line, driving route, midpoint |url=https://www.distance.to/Queensburgh,EThekwini,Kwazulu-Natal,ZAF/Durban,EThekwini,Kwazulu-Natal,ZAF |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=www.distance.to |language=en-us}}</ref>
Queensburgh is situated approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-west of the [[Durban]] CBD, with much of the town situated between the [[Umbilo River|uMbilo River]] to the north and the uMhlatuzana River to the south. Its neighbouring towns/cities are [[Pinetown]] to the west, [[Westville, KwaZulu-Natal|Westville]] to the north-east, [[Durban]] to the east and [[Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal|Chatsworth]] to the south.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Distance Queensburgh, EThekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF > Durban, EThekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF - Air line, driving route, midpoint |url=https://www.distance.to/Queensburgh,EThekwini,Kwazulu-Natal,ZAF/Durban,EThekwini,Kwazulu-Natal,ZAF |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=www.distance.to |language=en-us}}</ref>


=== Suburban areas ===
=== Suburban areas ===
Queensburgh is the collective name of a few smaller suburbs situated on the undulating hills south-west of Durban, mainly encompassing the suburbs of Northdene, Malvern and Escombe. For statistical purposes, the [[2011 South African census|2011 census]] listed the following areas as sub-places under the main place of Queensburgh:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2011: Main Place: Queensburgh |url=https://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/599160 |access-date=2023-03-02 |website=census2011.adrianfrith.com}}</ref>
Queensburgh is the collective name of a few smaller suburbs situated on the undulating hills south-west of Durban, mainly encompassing the suburbs of Northdene, Malvern and Escombe.
The [[2011 South African census|2011 census]] divided the urban area of Queensburgh into eight “sub places” including:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2011: Main Place: Queensburgh |url=https://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/599160 |access-date=2023-03-02 |website=census2011.adrianfrith.com}}</ref>


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== Transport ==
== Transport ==
=== Rail network ===
=== Rail network ===
[[Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal|Metrorail]] operates commuter trains on the two commuter lines that pass through Queensburgh, namely the Old Main Line in the centre and the New Main Line to the south.
The old main railway line between [[Durban railway station|Durban]] and [[Pinetown]], known as Old Main Line, passes through the centre of Queensburgh. [[Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal|Metrorail]] operates commuter railway services on this line from the Northdene, Escombe, Malvern and Poet’s Corner railway stations in Queensburgh.


The newer main railway line between [[Durban railway station|Durban]] and [[Cato Ridge]], known as New Main Line, passes through the south of Queensburgh. [[Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal|Metrorail]] operates commuter railway services on this line from the [[Shallcross, Durban|Shallcross]], Burlington and Cavendish railway stations in Queensburgh.
Old Main Line, the older main railway line between [[Durban railway station|Durban]] and [[Pietermaritzburg]], has train stations in Queensburgh at Northdene, Escombe, Malvern and Poet’s Corner. New Main Line, the newer main railway line between [[Durban railway station|Durban]] and [[Pietermaritzburg]], has train stations in Queensburgh at [[Shallcross, Durban|Shallcross]], Burlington and Cavendish.


=== Road network ===
=== Road network ===
The [[M7 (Durban)|M7 freeway]] named Solomon Mahlangu Drive is the main [[freeway]] through Queensburgh, leading north-west to [[Pinetown]] and eastwards to the [[Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal|Bluff]] in [[Durban]] with access at the Bellville Road (exit 7) and Main Road (exit 12) interchanges. In passing Queensburgh it gives access to the [[N3 (South Africa)|N3 freeway]] (to [[Pietermaritzburg]]) to the north and the [[N2 freeway]] (to [[Port Shepstone]] and [[KwaDukuza]]) to the east.
The main freeway through Queensburgh is the [[M7 (Durban)|M7]], also known as Solomon Mahlangu Drive (previously Edwin Swales VC Drive) which runs from the [[Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal|Bluff]] in the east to [[Pinetown]] in the north-west with exits at Bellville Road and Main Road. In passing Queensburgh it also gives access to the [[N3 (South Africa)|N3]] and [[N2 (South Africa)|N2]] freeways.


Main Road, also designated as the [[M5 (Durban)|M5]], is the main local arterial through Queensburgh leading north to Pinetown and east to [[Bellaire, Durban|Bellair]] in Durban. Stella Road, also designated as the [[M10 (Durban)|M10]], is a local artery leading east to Bellair in Durban.
Main Road, designated as the [[M5 (Durban)|M5]], is the main local arterial through Queensburgh leading north towards Pinetown and east towards [[Bellaire, Durban|Bellair]] in Durban. Stella Road, designated as the [[M10 (Durban)|M10]], is a local arterial leading east towards Bellair too.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

Revision as of 20:02, 27 February 2024

Queensburgh
Queensburgh is located in KwaZulu-Natal
Queensburgh
Queensburgh
Queensburgh is located in South Africa
Queensburgh
Queensburgh
Coordinates: 29°52′S 30°56′E / 29.867°S 30.933°E / -29.867; 30.933
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
MunicipalityeThekwini
Area
[1]
 • Total22.88 km2 (8.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total54,846
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • Black African23.8%
 • Coloured1.6%
 • Indian/Asian53.8%
 • White20.2%
 • Other0.6%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • English70.0%
 • Zulu14.3%
 • Afrikaans7.5%
 • Xhosa4.3%
 • Other4.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
4093
PO box
4070

Queensburgh (/ˈkwiːnsbərə/) is a town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa that is situated inland (southwest) from Durban and now forms part of eThekwini, the Greater Durban metropolitan area.

History

The hilly area was settled by people working in Durban who wanted to escape the humidity of the coastal city. In 1924, four residential townships in the area, Malvern, Escombe, Northdene and Moseley (now forms part of Pinetown) combined to form the town of Malvern. In 1952, to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, Malvern received municipality status and changed its name to Queensburgh.

Geography

Queensburgh is situated approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-west of the Durban CBD, with much of the town situated between the uMbilo River to the north and the uMhlatuzana River to the south. Its neighbouring towns/cities are Pinetown to the west, Westville to the north-east, Durban to the east and Chatsworth to the south.[2]

Suburban areas

Queensburgh is the collective name of a few smaller suburbs situated on the undulating hills south-west of Durban, mainly encompassing the suburbs of Northdene, Malvern and Escombe.

The 2011 census divided the urban area of Queensburgh into eight “sub places” including:[3]

  • Buffels Bosch
  • Burlington Greenfields
  • Escombe
  • Malvern
  • Northdene
  • Queensmead Industrial
  • Shallcross
  • Shallcross Ext 2

Transport

Rail network

Metrorail operates commuter trains on the two commuter lines that pass through Queensburgh, namely the Old Main Line in the centre and the New Main Line to the south.

Old Main Line, the older main railway line between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, has train stations in Queensburgh at Northdene, Escombe, Malvern and Poet’s Corner. New Main Line, the newer main railway line between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, has train stations in Queensburgh at Shallcross, Burlington and Cavendish.

Road network

The main freeway through Queensburgh is the M7, also known as Solomon Mahlangu Drive (previously Edwin Swales VC Drive) which runs from the Bluff in the east to Pinetown in the north-west with exits at Bellville Road and Main Road. In passing Queensburgh it also gives access to the N3 and N2 freeways.

Main Road, designated as the M5, is the main local arterial through Queensburgh leading north towards Pinetown and east towards Bellair in Durban. Stella Road, designated as the M10, is a local arterial leading east towards Bellair too.

Demographics

Queensburgh has a diverse population. The suburb has a significant Indian population who moved to the area from neighbouring townships after apartheid had ended.

English is the dominant language followed by Zulu, Afrikaans and Xhosa.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place Queensburgh". Census 2011.
  2. ^ "Distance Queensburgh, EThekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF > Durban, EThekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF - Air line, driving route, midpoint". www.distance.to. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Census 2011: Main Place: Queensburgh". census2011.adrianfrith.com. Retrieved 2 March 2023.


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