Joondalup, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Joondalup, in the City Of Joondalup local government area.
| Locality | Joondalup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Joondalup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.73958 |
| Longitude | 115.7736 |
| Population | 9,302 |
| Density | 874.2 /km² |
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 6027 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 25 km north-northwest |
Joondalup is a locality in the City Of Joondalup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,302. The locality covers an area of 10.6 km², giving a population density of about 874.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km north-northwest of Perth. Joondalup is located at 31.7396°S, 115.7736°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6027.
Joondalup breathes with a coastal clarity, a sprawling expanse where the iron-rich earth, a ruddy ochre under the relentless sun, gives way to pockets of heath and banksia woodland. It lies 18.5 km west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 10.2 km north of Duncraig. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint tang of salt from the nearby Indian Ocean, a subtle reminder of its proximity, even as the urban hum of its centre grows louder. The terrain here is generally flat, a gentle rise from the coast inland, punctuated by the occasional low dune and the shimmering surface of its namesake lake, a vital water source that mirrors the vast, pale blue sky. It’s a landscape that feels both ancient and newly fashioned, a place where the raw elements of Western Australia are softened by human endeavour, yet still hold a wild, untamed spirit.
The story of Joondalup is one of rapid transformation, from its origins as a pastoral leasehold to a vibrant hub of modern life. For millennia, the land was stewarded by Indigenous peoples, and remnants of that deep connection to country can still be felt in the whispers of the wind through the native flora. In more recent times, the area developed into a significant agricultural district, with wheat and sheep forming the backbone of its economy, a legacy evident in the occasional weathered farm fence or the distant silhouette of a forgotten shearing shed. Today, Joondalup is a centre for commerce, education, and healthcare, boasting a prominent university campus and a bustling commercial district that draws people from across the northern suburbs, a testament to its strategic growth and the enduring allure of its coastal setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Joondalup, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Joondalup, in the City Of Joondalup local government area.
Detailed location data for Joondalup includes the postcode (6027), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Joondalup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Joondalup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |