Currie Road, Durban

Scores

Safety by day 5.5/10, at night 4.2/10.

About Overport

Overport is a hilly, established residential area with mixed low-rise homes, apartment buildings, local shops, restaurants, schools, and busy connecting roads. The pace is urban but generally residential, with more activity around commercial streets and transport routes.

Good for

• families
• foodies
• long stays
• budget travelers
• drivers

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• beach lovers
• first-time visitors
• people with limited mobility

Watch out for

• Use normal city precautions, especially after dark.
• Prefer well-lit main roads and arranged transport at night.
• Keep valuables out of sight in parked vehicles.
• Allow extra time for hills and busy roads when walking or driving.

Sources

• Overport neighborhood report card
• Overport suburb profile
• Overport

Getting around

3 km to the city center (Durban).