Western Australia location profile
Connolly WA 6027
Leafy, established suburb in Perth’s north centred on the Joondalup Resort and golf course. Favoured by families and downsizers for quiet streets, green outlooks and proximity to Joondalup’s major shopping, healthcare and transport.
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Why families consider Connolly
Predominantly owner‑occupied detached homes and townhouses around golf‑course estates, with a mix of families, professionals and retirees. Lifestyle is relaxed and outdoors‑focused with easy access to beaches, parks and the Joondalup city centre.
Amenities & services
- Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City (Joondalup)
- Currambine Central (Currambine)
- Joondalup Health Campus and Joondalup Private Hospital (Joondalup)
- Local GP, dental and allied health clinics
- Joondalup Resort restaurants and bar
- Cafes and eateries in Currambine and Joondalup
- Joondalup Library (Joondalup CBD)
- Woodvale Library (Woodvale)
- Whitfords Library (Hillarys)
- Duncraig Library (Duncraig)
Transport & connectivity
- Joondalup Station (Joondalup Line)
- Currambine Station (Joondalup Line)
- Transperth bus services along Shenton Ave, Connolly Dr and Marmion Ave
- Mitchell Freeway access via Shenton Ave/Hodges Dr
- Marmion Avenue, Shenton Avenue and Connolly Drive
Lifestyle & recreation
- Joondalup Resort & Country Club (golf, hotel, pool)
- HBF Arena Joondalup (aquatics, gym, courts, events)
- Ocean Reef and Iluka beaches and coastal path
- Hillarys Boat Harbour dining and family attractions
- Joondalup Resort golf course and landscaped grounds (Connolly)
- Neil Hawkins Park (Joondalup)
- Yellagonga Regional Park
- Iluka Foreshore Park (Iluka)
- Central Park (Joondalup)
Education context
Multiple long day care, early learning and OSHC services in Connolly, Currambine and Joondalup; generally good availability for 3–5s, with waitlists at popular centres for under‑2s.
- Edith Cowan University (ECU) Joondalup Campus – Joondalup
- North Metropolitan TAFE – Joondalup
- University of Western Australia – Crawley
- Curtin University – Bentley