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Dobsonville Gardens is a small residential section on the western edge of Dobsonville in Soweto, Johannesburg. It lies next to the R558, with Doornkop to the south and Thulani to the north, and many of its streets are named after flowers, such as Felicia, Daisy, Carnation and Strelitia Streets. The street postal code is 1863.
This guide covers where Dobsonville Gardens is, how to get there, and the nearest schools, shops, clinics and police stations. Compare it with other sections in Areas in Dobsonville, or go to Dobsonville Property if you want to buy or rent.
Where: western Dobsonville, Soweto, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng. The R558 runs along its western edge
Postal code: 1863 (street addresses). PO boxes in Dobsonville use 1865
Size: 4,525 residents and 1,153 households on 0.74 km² (Census 2011)
Neighbours: Thulani (north), Dobsonville Ext 3 (east), Emdeni (south-east), Doornkop (south), Lufhereng (west, across the R558)
Nearest police stations: Doornkop SAPS (010 499 4804) and Dobsonville SAPS (011 983 1506). Confirm which station serves your street
Dobsonville Gardens Overview
Dobsonville Gardens is a residential area. Census 2011 counted 4,525 people in 1,153 households, which makes it one of the smaller named parts of Dobsonville. The most common home languages recorded were isiZulu (45%), Setswana (19%) and Sesotho (12%).
Dobsonville as a whole grew out of forced removals from Roodepoort’s old location between 1955 and 1967. It fell under the Roodepoort Municipality until 1994, when it was merged with Soweto.
What is the Dobsonville Gardens postal code?
Use 1863 for a street address in Dobsonville Gardens. Google Maps lists the area as “Dobsonville Gardens, Soweto, 1863”. PO boxes at the Dobsonville post office use 1865. You may see 1865 used on some street addresses online; for deliveries, 1863 is the street code.
Map, Location & Boundaries
On Google Maps, Dobsonville Gardens is outlined as a roughly triangular area on the western side of Dobsonville, with the R558 forming its western edge and Main Street crossing it from west to east. The flower-named streets, including Felicia Street, Daisy Street, Carnation Street and Strelitia Street, sit inside this area.
| Direction | Neighbouring area |
|---|---|
| North and north-east | Thulani (Snake Park) |
| East | Dobsonville Ext 3 (Google Maps shows Ext 3 bus stops on Zembe Street) |
| South-east | Emdeni |
| South | Doornkop |
| West, across the R558 | Lufhereng |
Map outlines are approximate and do not always match municipal records. The City of Johannesburg’s ward map book labels Dobsonville Gardens on its ward 52 and ward 53 maps, which shows the area sits near a ward boundary.
Which ward is Dobsonville Gardens in?
Ward boundaries were redrawn by the Municipal Demarcation Board ahead of the 2026/27 local government elections, so older ward lists may be out of date. Check your exact street address on the MDB or Electoral Commission (IEC) ward lookup, then contact the City of Johannesburg for your councillor.
Dobsonville Gardens map and directions
Search “Dobsonville Gardens, Soweto” in Google Maps or Waze, or enter the full street address you are visiting. Useful reference points nearby are the R558, Main Street and Doornkop Communal Hall to the south. Addresses in the area often include a stand number, so ask your host for a pin if you are visiting for the first time.
Property & Rentals
Most homes in Dobsonville Gardens are freestanding houses. Listings change quickly and differ between portals: on 13 September 2026 Property24 displayed nine houses for sale in Dobsonville Gardens, while Private Property showed none for the same area. Search both, and search neighbouring Dobsonville areas too.
For prices, transfer duty, buying checklists and rentals, see Dobsonville Property. It covers houses for sale, houses and flats to rent and rooms across Dobsonville.
Dobsonville Gardens rentals are rarely advertised on the national portals. If you find a room or house through a noticeboard or social media, view it in person, get a written lease and never pay a deposit before you have met the landlord. The Gauteng Rental Housing Tribunal handles landlord and tenant disputes free of charge.
Visiting rather than moving? Google Maps lists Dobsonville Motel at 941 Felicia Street inside Dobsonville Gardens. Compare it with other options in Accommodation in Dobsonville.
Schools & Education
Google Maps shows several schools within a short distance of Dobsonville Gardens. School zones and places are managed by the Gauteng Department of Education, so check admissions rather than assuming the nearest school will have space.
- Hector Peterson Primary School, just east of Dobsonville Gardens near Zembe Street
- Klip Valley Primary School, to the south in Doornkop
- Lufhereng Primary School and Lufhereng Secondary School, west of the R558
- Curtis Nkondo School of Specialisation, to the south-east
Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 at Gauteng public schools are made on the GDE online admissions site. For 2027 the window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026, so check the GDE site for placement results and late-application rules.
Shopping & Food
Day-to-day shopping in Dobsonville Gardens is mostly small local shops. For bigger grocery shops and banking, residents travel a short distance:
- Pick n Pay Dobsonville (QualiSave) at 10415 Mahajane Drive, to the east.
- Dobsonville Mall at 75 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Mmesi Park, to the north-east.
- Protea Glen Mall, to the south.
For supermarkets, clothing stores and mall shops, see Shopping in Dobsonville.
Finding a plumber or carpenter in Dobsonville Gardens
Ask neighbours for recommendations, get at least two written quotes and do not pay the full amount upfront. For plumbing work, check that the plumber is registered with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB), which lets registered plumbers issue certificates of compliance. Report burst pipes or leaks in the street to the City of Johannesburg rather than paying a private plumber. For carpentry, ask to see previous work and agree on materials and timelines in writing.
Healthcare & Public Services
The City of Johannesburg lists these Region D clinics in nearby Doornkop and Zola (hours as published by the City, checked 13 September 2026):
| Clinic | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siphumlile Clinic | 3 204 CBD, Doornkop | 011 765 8085 | Mon to Fri 7.30am to 4pm |
| Bophelong Clinic | 34 755 Block 11, Doornkop | 011 934 0032 | Mon to Fri 7.30am to 4pm |
| Zola Clinic | 75/1 765 Buthelezi Street, Zola | 011 934 1000 | Mon to Fri 7.30am to 4pm, Sat 7.30am to 1pm |
Police stations near Dobsonville Gardens:
- Doornkop SAPS: 3206 Cnr 72nd and 55th Avenue, Thulani Block 4, Doornkop. Phone 010 499 4804.
- Dobsonville SAPS: 01 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Dobsonville. Phone 011 983 1506.
Station areas do not always follow suburb names. In an emergency call 10111, and use the SAPS station finder to confirm which station covers your address.
Transport & Directions
- By car: the R558 runs along the western side of Dobsonville Gardens, and Main Street leads east towards Dobsonville Ext 3.
- By taxi: minibus taxis are the main public transport. Ask locally for the stop and hand sign for your destination.
- By train: Naledi station is the closest shown on Google Maps, roughly 3 km to the south-east in a straight line. Check Metrorail service before relying on it.
- To Dobsonville Mall: about 6 km north-east in a straight line. Use a map app for the driving route.
Is there a Dobsonville Gardens bridge?
We could not find an official landmark called the Dobsonville Gardens bridge in City or map records. If someone gives you directions using “the bridge”, ask for the nearest street name or a map pin before you set off.
Nearby Areas & Places
- Dobsonville Ext 3: the extension immediately to the east.
- Thulani (Snake Park): to the north.
- Doornkop: to the south, with Doornkop SAPS and City clinics.
- Emdeni and Zola: to the south-east.
- Lufhereng: across the R558 to the west.
- Dobsonville Mall and Mmesi Park: to the north-east.
Browse every Dobsonville section in Areas in Dobsonville. For homes, see Dobsonville Property; for short stays, Accommodation in Dobsonville; for groceries and malls, Shopping in Dobsonville.