City of Joondalup

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The City of Joondalup is a local government area in Perth’s northern suburbs, Western Australia. Its main center is the city’s CBD, Joondalup, and it also includes the town centers of Hillarys and Warwick. The area covers about 98.9 square kilometers and has a population of around 160,000 (2021).

History in brief
Before 1998, Joondalup was part of the City of Wanneroo. It became its own city on 1 July 1998 after an independent commission recommended separating the coastal area. The region grew quickly in the 1980s and 1990s as the government planned a northern regional centre, helped by the extension of the Mitchell Freeway and the Joondalup railway line.

Government and people
The City is governed by a directly elected mayor and twelve councillors (two per ward, across six wards). The mayor (as of 2025) is Daniel Kingston. The council chambers are in Joondalup’s CBD.

Geography and boundaries
Joondalup stretches from Kinross in the north to Warwick in the south, with the coast on the west and Lake Joondalup to the east. It is bordered by Wanneroo to the north and by ocean to the west, with the eastern boundary running near Lake Joondalup.

Key places and institutions
- Joondalup Learning Precinct: Edith Cowan University (ECU) and North Metropolitan TAFE have major campuses here.
- Joondalup Health Campus: a major public/private hospital serving the north.
- Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre: a large regional shopping centre.
- Public art and heritage: the city features many public artworks and 41 places were heritage-listed as of 2024, including the Luisini Winery on the State Register.

Transport and access
- Rail: The Joondalup line serves six stations—Warwick, Greenwood, Whitfords, Edgewater, Joondalup, and Currambine. Joondalup is the main station.
- Buses: Transperth buses serve the area, with a free CAT bus circulating in the Joondalup CBD to key destinations.
- Roads: Main north–south routes include Marmion Avenue (west), Mitchell Freeway (central), Wanneroo Road (east), and Joondalup Drive. The coast is accessible along West Coast Drive.
- Airports and ports: The city has no airport or port. The nearest airports are Perth Airport and Jandakot Airport. Hillarys Boat Harbour and Ocean Reef Boat Harbour provide boating facilities; Ocean Reef is planned to become a marina development.

Utilities and services
Electricity is supplied by Synergy, with multiple gas retailers available. Water and sewerage are provided by the Water Corporation. The Western Australia Police Academy is located in Joondalup, along with a local police precinct and the Magistrates Court.

Overview
Joondalup is a planned northern city with a strong education, health, shopping and governance presence. It is a major hub in Perth’s north, with a growing population, a range of regional facilities, and extensive public transport links.