Overall score
Connolly
60.2/100
Joondalup
61.6/100
Connolly for families and investment; Joondalup for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Connolly
60.2/100
Joondalup
61.6/100
Crime rate
Connolly
32.4 / 1k
Joondalup
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Connolly
55
Joondalup
584
Population
Connolly
3,675
Joondalup
9,193
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Connolly | Joondalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.9/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 88 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 584 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| Population | 3,675 | 9,193 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Connolly is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Joondalup is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Connolly pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Joondalup is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Connolly, while Joondalup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.