7 min drive to Joondalup + 5 min transfer + 39 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
47 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2304/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
86%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Connolly
Full-time 33.3%Part-time 20.6%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 43.8%
Dwelling Types
Connolly
House 85.9%Semi-detached 13.8%
Commute Mode
Connolly
Car 80.6%Transit 4.3%Bicycle 0.5%Walk 1.2%WFH 13.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
46.3%
England
26.3%
South Africa
5.0%
New Zealand
1.1%
Malaysia
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
92.1%
Arabic
0.3%
Italian
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Greek
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Connolly
Is Connolly safe?
Connolly has a safety score of 96/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Heathridge (64/100), Currambine (72/100), Joondalup (12/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Connolly?
Median weekly rent in Connolly is $870/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Heathridge ($715/wk), Currambine ($850/wk), Joondalup ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Connolly?
Connolly has a school rating of 80/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Connolly Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Connolly from Perth CBD?
Connolly is 25 minutes by car, or 64 minutes by public transport, or 51 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Connolly affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Connolly is $1.4M, up 27.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $850K. For renters, median weekly rent is $870/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Heathridge ($920K), Currambine ($1.0M), Joondalup ($960K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/connolly
Connolly is a quiet, established family suburb tucked into Perth's northern corridor near Joondalup. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, from well-lit Christmas streets to local primary schools and nearby shopping. It's a car-dependent area best suited to families seeking a calm, suburban lifestyle with easy access to Joondalup's amenities, the coast, and major arterial roads heading north or south. Property prices sit at a median of $1.40M and rent of $870/week, which is 37% above the Perth metro median.
Expect a 25-minute drive to the CBD (or 64 min via public transport), and most residents drive (66%). Crime rates are well below average, and the 96/100 safety score sits 44 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
School quality is among the highest in Perth, with 1 school holding a combined 80/100 rating. At a median age of 47, households here bring in $2,304/week.