Schools and Childcare
Eglinton families have a wide range of education options in the local area. Your kids will be in good hands, no matter their age or education needs.

Getting around Eglinton is easy. Public transport networks connect you to key destinations for stress-free and sustainable commuting, and major road upgrades make driving from Eglinton to Perth a breeze.
Allara is a vibrant community in Eglinton, WA, offering seamless connectivity to everything you need via convenient transportation options. Living here is a smart and sustainable choice, thanks to the abundance of public transport connections in the nearby area. Plus, the newest extension to the Mitchell Freeway means easier commuting from Eglinton to Perth or Joondalup.
Highlights
The brand-new Eglinton train station officially opened in July 2024, marking a major milestone in the State Government’s Yanchep Rail Extension project. Eglinton station is located off Pipidinny Road, just east of Marmion Avenue. Allara’s convenient location, 600m from Eglinton station, makes commuting a breeze. With trains to Elizabeth Quay departing every 5-10 minutes during peak hours, you can skip the traffic and enjoy a smarter, more sustainable journey.
Butler train station is a short 10-minute drive from Eglinton, conveniently located beside Butler Central, one of the area’s major shopping hubs. With over 1,000 parking bays available at Butler, you can combine a stress-free commute with your weekly grocery shopping—and still beat the traffic home.
Butler train station has a range of facilities, including:
You can embrace the Allara spirit of sustainability and smart living by leaving the car at home and hopping on the bus. The 494 and 495 buses stop along Marmion Av after Revolution Av, reaching Eglinton station in 3 minutes. From the same stop, you can also take the 491 to and from Alkimos station, or the 494 to Yanchep for a dip in the lagoon.
Driving from Eglinton to Perth is now easier, thanks to the Romeo Road exit which opened to commuters in 2023. The extension allows you to access the Mitchell Freeway in just under 10 minutes and drive directly to Perth in approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Almost all the amenities you need are reachable by bike from Allara, thanks to dedicated cycle routes and shared paths connecting Eglinton to Yanchep and Alkimos. The ride from Eglinton to Yanchep Central is an easy 5-kilometre trip along Marmion Av, and Alkimos is a little further (6.5km) in the other direction. All the more reason to leave the car at home in Allara and feel the ocean breeze on your face!
The award-winning Allara community is designed around sustainability and connection. As the local services develop, you can expect to find everything you need within walking distance of your front door.
Discover what’s on the cards for Allara via the interactive masterplan.
Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from everything you need, the award-winning Allara community could be your new home in Perth’s fast-growing northern coastal region.
Eglinton families have a wide range of education options in the local area. Your kids will be in good hands, no matter their age or education needs.
Plan a picnic in your local park, stroll along the beach, or jog through landscaped parks. There is lots of space to explore in Eglinton.
From sports to social groups, there’s something for everyone in Eglinton, with spaces for the community to gather, play, socialise and catch up.