Connolly
WA 6027 · Joondalup
3,675 (2021) → 3,994 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Connolly is a moderate growth suburb in Joondalup, WA 6027, about 25km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Connolly are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 59/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Connolly has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6027 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (26.31%), South Africa (5.03%), Scotland (3.65%), Ireland (2.48%), Zimbabwe (1.41%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (1.88%), Arabic (0.6%), Japan (0.46%), Mandarin (0.38%), Thai (0.38%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1045 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Connolly Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1062
Nearby (within 10km)
- Prendiville Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1073
- St Simon Peter Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1086
- Alta-1 College - Girls' Campus JoondalupSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
- Alta-1 College - Joondalup CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 950
- Poseidon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1018
- Beaumaris Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1070
- Alta-1 College - Winton Road Joondalup CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- West Coast Language Development Centre - Poseidon CampusPrimary · Government · 1.4km
- Wanneroo Secondary College - Joondalup CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- Ocean Reef Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1055
- Heathridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1011
- Currambine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1045
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Connolly
Is Connolly safe?
Connolly has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Connolly from Perth CBD?
Connolly is about 24.7 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 86 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Connolly?
Connolly has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1062 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Connolly?
Connolly has a transport score of 59/100 and 10 bus stops.