Bryanston is one of Sandton's more upmarket residential suburbs. It offers a relaxed and elegant lifestyle with a range of top private schools, medical facilities and high-end shopping experiences. It sits amongst the thriving northern suburbs of Fourways, Rivonia, Morningside, Parkmore and others, along with the Sandton CBD. The N1 highway forms its northern boundary with access at the William Nicol off-ramp.
Families with children attending school compose a large part of the local community. There are also many large corporations based in Bryanston, with magnificent office parks within the suburb.