Western Australia location profile

Joondanna WA 6060

Joondanna is an inner‑northern suburb in the City of Stirling known for its quiet, residential streets, post‑war homes, and a strong mix of renovated villas and townhouses. Its appeal lies in proximity to the CBD, convenient shopping, and easy access to public transport and major roads.

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Why families consider Joondanna

A blend of young professionals, downsizers, and established families in a multicultural community; housing ranges from character cottages to modern villas and townhouses, offering a low‑maintenance, near‑city lifestyle.

Amenities & services

Dog Swamp Shopping Centre (Yokine)
Flinders Square Shopping Centre (Yokine)
The Mezz (Mount Hawthorn)
Osborne Park Hospital (Stirling/Osborne Park)
Tuart Hill Medical Centre (Wanneroo Rd)
Cafes and eateries along Scarborough Beach Rd and Main St
Stirling Libraries – Osborne (Tuart Hill)
City of Vincent Library and Local History Centre (Leederville)
Stirling Libraries – Dianella (Dianella)

Transport & connectivity

Nearby train stations: Glendalough Station, Stirling Station
Bus routes: 970 (Scarborough Beach Rd), 389, 384/386/387, CircleRoute 998/999
Major roads: Wanneroo Rd, Scarborough Beach Rd, Green St, Charles St, Mitchell Fwy access

Lifestyle & recreation

Robinson Reserve sporting fields (Tuart Hill)
Yokine Regional Open Space and Western Australian Golf Club (Yokine)
Loftus Recreation Centre (Leederville)
Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre (Inglewood)
Local playgrounds and community courts
Joondanna Reserve
Robinson Reserve (Tuart Hill)
Grenville Reserve (Tuart Hill)
Yokine Reserve (Yokine)
Les Lilleyman Reserve (Mount Hawthorn)

Education context

Good availability in and around Joondanna with long day care, kindy and OSHC options in Joondanna, Tuart Hill, Yokine and Mount Hawthorn; waitlists can apply for infants at popular centres.

Edith Cowan University – Mount Lawley Campus (Mount Lawley)
The University of Western Australia – Crawley Campus (Crawley)
Curtin University – Bentley Campus (Bentley)