Palm View Estate is situated in the heart of the fastest-developing commercial and residential hub in northern Sandton close to Fourways in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. It is bordered by Bryanston to the east and south and Randburg to the west
Fourways was so named because of the four-way stop where William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Road met, The district of Fourways encompasses eight suburbs and a couple of estates. The suburbs are Magaliessig also known as Little Fourways, Norscot, Fourways, Norscot Slopes, Lonehill and Beverley, Craigavon, Broadacres.
Central Fourways comprises the entertainment district. These centres are Design Quarter, just north of Magaliessig, Fourways Mall north of Greater Fourways, Montecasino to the east of Greater Fourways, Fourways Crossing just east of Fourways Mall and the newest development, Cedar Square to the north-west of Fourways Mall. It must be mentioned that Broadacres and Lonehill are served by their own smaller shopping centres. Broadacres being the particular favourite because of the large park-like grounds it encloses making it a safe and enjoyable haven for children.
Fourways has several reputable schools. They include the government school Fourways High School, the private Crawford schools: Pre-Primary, and Preparatory in Craigavon as well as Crawford Pre-Primary, Preparatory and College in Lonehill. Dainfern is served by Dainfern College.