Western Australia location profile
Joondalup WA 6027
Joondalup is a major regional centre in Perth’s north, combining a busy civic, retail and education hub with lakeside parks and trails. It appeals to students, health and education workers, and families seeking convenience, transport and amenities.
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Why families consider Joondalup
A diverse mix of students, young professionals and families, with a high share of apartments and townhouses near the town centre. Lifestyle is active and convenient, centred on retail, health and education employment and easy public transport.
Amenities & services
- Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City (major retail, supermarkets, dining)
- Joondalup Health Campus (public/private hospital and specialists)
- Joondalup Gate homemaker/bulky goods precinct
- Cafes and restaurants along Grand Boulevard and Lakeside precinct
- Fitness and aquatic facilities at HBF Arena
- Community services at the City of Joondalup civic centre
- Joondalup Library, 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup
- ECU Joondalup Library, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Transport & connectivity
- Joondalup Station (Joondalup Line) with large bus interchange
- Joondalup CAT (free central shuttle) and multiple Transperth bus routes
- Mitchell Freeway (State Route 2), Joondalup Drive (SR 85), Ocean Reef Road, Burns Beach Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- HBF Arena (aquatic centre, gym, stadium and sports fields)
- Lake Joondalup foreshore walking and cycling trails
- Neil Hawkins Park picnic and playground areas
- Central Park community events and open space
- Indoor entertainment and kids venues in the town centre
- Yellagonga Regional Park
- Lake Joondalup Reserve
- Neil Hawkins Park
- Central Park (Joondalup)
- Windermere Park
Education context
Good availability of long day care, early learning and OSHC options in and around the town centre; vacancies vary by age group, with multiple centres within a 5–10 minute drive.
- Edith Cowan University – Joondalup Campus (on Joondalup Drive)
- University of Western Australia – Crawley Campus (via train/bus to Crawley)
- Curtin University – Bentley Campus (via train/bus to Bentley)