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Life's essentials aren't far away.
Both weekdays and weekends are easy when you call Elavale home. From a great choice of schools, to the convenience of local shopping precincts - you can relax knowing it's all within easy reach from your new home.
Local Schools
Whether you're a growing family or just planning for the future, it's good to know there's a variety of great primary and secondary schools already close by, and more on their way.
- Yanchep Lagoon Primary School and Yanchep Secondary College are just 6 minutes north
- Northshore Christian Grammar School and St James' Anglican School are both within 5 minutes south
- Shorehaven Primary School is just 4 minutes from Elavale
- Our community also has a proposed primary school site, set to one day provide a school even closer to home.
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Eglinton Town Centre
Construction has begun on the future Eglinton Town Centre precinct, conveniently located directly opposite Elavale, and set to feature commercial and retail sections, including street-based retail surrounding the future Eglinton Train Station.
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The Gateway Shopping Precinct Alkimos
Head south along Marmion Avenue, and you'll find The Gateway Shopping Precinct in just a few minutes.
From IGA to newsagents, takeaway options to medical services, there's no shortage of everyday essentials.
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Yanchep Central Shopping Centre
Located just an 8 minute drive north you can find Yanchep Central Shopping Centre, featuring Woolworths, a pharmacy, food outlets and more.
Both this shopping precinct and The Gateway are easily accessible via Marmion Avenue.