Who’s it for?
Eastcrown @ Canberra is an HDB development that will MOP in 2022 and is a great choice for those that:
- Want to upgrade to a convenient location in the North
- Like to live in nature as some units have unblocked view towards Sungei Simpang Kiri
- Want a balance between work and life in a peaceful area
Accessibility
Together with the other developments in the area, Eastcrown @ Canberra is a relatively new development in the estate. Despite being a new estate, living at Eastcrown @ Canberra is very convenient. With the prompt opening of the Canberra MRT Station in 2019, residents can reach Canberra MRT station in just 4 minutes by walking. Canberra MRT station is on the North-South line which means that residents can reach key destinations such as Orchard in under 40 minutes.
There are also bus services offered around Eastcrown @ Canberra. The bus stop opposite Canberra Station is a mere 2 minute walk away and the bus stop at Blk 120a is just a 6 minute walk away. The buses there can take residents not just around the area but also to other parts of the city such as Ang Mo Kio.
For residents who drive, the HDB development is connected to Canberra Link. It will link residents to major roads such as Woodlands Ave 12 which is connected to the Seletar Expressway (SLE). The SLE traverses the northern end of the island and joins the Central Expressway (CTE) and Tampines Expressway (TPE) in Seletar to the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) in Kranji. This brings residents to the Central areas of Singapore in under 40 minutes if there is no traffic jam.
Schools Near Eastcrown @ Canberra
From preschools to secondary schools, residents of Eastcrown @ Canberra can be rest assured that there are plenty of options available. For instance, The Caterpillar Clubhouse preschool is just 800m away from Eastcrown @ Canberra. Skool4Kidz Preschool @ Sembawang Canberra East Crown is located within the development itself.
The schools available in the vicinity includes:
- The Caterpillar Clubhouse (800m)
- Edelweiss Kindergarten Sembawang Presbyterian Church @ Sembawang and Canberra District (1.3km)
- Sunflower Preschool @ Sembawang (1.3km)
- Kids Everland House (1.9km)
- Glory Joy Child Development Centre (1.7km)
- Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School (1km)
- Yishun Primary School (1.2km)
- Xishan Primary School (1.5km)
- Wellington Primary School (1.8km)
- Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School (1.5km)
- Yishun Town Secondary School (1.8km)
- Brainy Bunch International Islamic Montessori (1.2km)
Shopping Centres Near Eastcrown @ Canberra
For neighbourhood malls, there is Canberra Plaza (550m) and Junction Nine (2.5km). Canberra Plaza, which started its operations in 2020, is a neighbourhood mall integrated with Canberra MRT station. Residents into working out can work out at Gymmboxx located on the third floor. Besides the gym, there are also essential stores like NTUC Fairprice, Daiso, SKP, Guardian and more.
The closest major malls to Eastcrown @ Canberra is Sembawang Shopping Centre and Sun Plaza. They are both within walking distance about 1.5km away from Eastcrown @ Canberra.
Sembawang Shopping Centre is a four-storey mall comprising plenty of retail stores. Some notable stores across each level include Anytime Fitness and MR. D.I.Y on level 2, Astons, Giant and Q & M Dental Surgery (Sembawang) are anchor tenants of B1, Burger King, Daiso and Hei Sushi on level 1.
Sun Plaza is a mixed-use residential and commercial development with over 170 retail outlets that span five commercial levels. For restaurant and dining, there are tenants such as Haidilao Hot Pot, Crave, Dunkin’ Donuts and more. For banking services, there is ICBC Bank Singapore and a UOB Autolobby. For shopping and retail, there is Bata, Challenger, Decathlon, Japan Home and more.
Amenities Nearby
Eastcrown @ Canberra, as it’s name suggests, has a crown-shaped roof. Besides the creative design, there are also various amenities within the development itself. Not only are there adult and elderly fitness stations, children can also play at the playgrounds provided. In recent years, the topic of sustainability has created the trend of gardening. Residents of Eastcrown @ Canberra can head to the rooftop garden above the multi-storey car park to enjoy the view and plant some crops. A Residents’ Committee Centre is also located within the development.
For residents who do not cook, there are several coffeeshops within walking distance such as 126 Kopi Place, Lai Boon Garden, Yong Li Coffee Station and De Tian Coffee Shop.
Residents can also do their marketing at the different markets near Eastcrown @ Canberra:
- Yishun Market produce (1.5km)
- Aamir's Market (1.3km)
- Yishun Avenue 5 Wet Market (2km)
- Chong Pang Market & Food Centre (1.9km)
The Chong Pang Market & Food Centre offers economically priced local food ranging across a plethora of cuisines so residents marketing can also enjoy delicious food there. Chill @ Chong Pang is also something residents can look forward to as The Chong Pang Market & Food Centre area is redeveloped.
Parks Near Eastcrown @ Canberra
Enjoy the wonders of nature around Eastcrown @ Canberra at the many parks in the area:
- Yishun Neighbourhood Park (1.8km)
- Jalan Sendudok Park (450m)
- Montreal Green (1.2km)
- Simpang Kiri PCN (1.5km)
- Jalan Kemuning Park (1.4km)
Places of Worship Near Eastcrown @ Canberra
Members of various religions can be assured that their respective places of worship are accessible from Eastcrown @ Canberra.
Here is a list of the places of worship near Eastcrown @ Canberra:
- Glory Joy Christian Church (1.6km)
- Praise Evangelical Church (1.1km)
- Smyrna Assembly (1.7km)
- Chu Siang Tong Temple (1.1km)
- Chong Pang Combined Temple (1.3km)
- Masjid Darul Makmur (900m)
- Assyafaah Mosque (2.3km)
- Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang (3km)
Hospitals Near Eastcrown @ Canberra
There are plenty of family clinics nearby to treat common ailments such as cold and flu. Located right beside Canberra Plaza, the nearest clinic is VIVA MEDICAL GROUP (CANBERRA PLAZA) at just 250m away. Besides this clinic, there are other options in the vicinity:
- Canberra Care Medical Clinic (300m)
- T Medical Clinic (Canberra) (750m)
- BestMed Family Clinic & Homecare (600m)
- Frontier Medical Associates (900m)
- Wan Ling Medical (Pte) Ltd (650m)
- OneCare Clinic Canberra (900m)
The nearest hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is just a short drive away. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital specialises in many departments ranging from Dental Surgery to General Surgery.
