Question 1

Is Connolly a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Connolly is a quiet, primarily residential pocket in Perth’s northern coastal corridor that appeals to families and people who value easy access to the shore. It has tree-lined streets, parks, playgrounds and sporting reserves, and housing that ranges from established single-storey homes to newer townhouses and infill developments. The suburb is within reach of the Burns Beach foreshore and coastal walking trails, with local shopping strips and larger retail and entertainment options in Joondalup close by, and road links such as Marmion Avenue and the Joondalup rail line accessible from nearby stations.

Households are dominated by couples, with couple families with children the largest group; Connolly is home to 3,675 people and has a median age of 47. Most homes are owner-occupied (41.6% owned outright and 44.8% with a mortgage) and the median total household income is $2,304 a week. Small council works such as pathway improvements and a playspace renewal at Baltusrol Park are under way, and a staged water-reticulation replacement program is in progress across the local area. Whether that mix suits you depends on what you value in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Connolly?

Accepted Answer

On these figures in Connolly, renting a house at $870 a week would take about 37.8% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a sizeable share. Buying looks much more stretched: the median house price of $1,403,000 is about 11.7 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, a high multiple that sits well above local incomes. If you are renting rather than buying, the rent share is the most directly relevant number; whether that feels expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Connolly a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Connolly climbed 26.0% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what a house here is worth. Over the same period house rents increased 8.8%, a solid rise in rental income, so capital growth outpaced rental growth for houses this year.

If you're weighing Connolly as an investment, the numbers show houses delivered notable capital growth alongside higher rents; whether that pattern suits you depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.40M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	26.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	10	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	11	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$870	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.8%	N/A

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