Many people who don't want to live in Johannesburg or Pretoria but require convenient access to both now consider Centurion East to be their "lifestyle of choice." There are various lifestyle estates in the region that provide locals with a wide range of secure, premium housing options. These gated communities have drawn a diverse population, and Centurion operates as a sort of mini-city unto itself. Even though it still has a rural character, inhabitants may go to the large cities quickly by taking one of the major roads.