Connolly, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ConnollyPerth, Western Australia |
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Connolly & the Joondalup Golf Resort
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| Established | 1980s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6027 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 26 km (16 mi) NNW of Perth CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Joondalup | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Joondalup | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Moore | ||||||||||||||
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Connolly is a suburb located north of Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Joondalup and is very close to the main business area of Joondalup. This suburb was built in the late 1980s around a golf course.
Many homes in Connolly are found around the edges of the suburb. However, the houses right next to the golf course are usually bigger and more expensive. The suburb was named after John Connolly. He owned land in this area way back in 1838. John Connolly was a soldier who came to the colony in 1829. After leaving the army, he became a farmer.
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Where is Connolly?
Connolly is surrounded by several main roads. To the north, you'll find Shenton Avenue. The Mitchell Freeway forms its eastern border. Hodges Drive is to the south, and Marmion Avenue is to the west.
Schools in Connolly
Connolly has one primary school called Connolly Primary School. It's located on the eastern side of the suburb. For high school, students go to different schools depending on where they live in Connolly.
If you live on the western side of the golf course, you'll attend Ocean Reef Senior High School. Students on the eastern side go to Belridge Senior High School. Some students also choose to go to private schools like Lake Joondalup Baptist College or Prendiville Catholic College.
Fun Facts: Christmas Lights Display
There's a special street in Connolly called Prairie Dunes Place. It's famous for its amazing Christmas lights display every year! Since 1999, the people on this street have been raising money for a good cause. They collect donations for the Association for the Blind WA.
By 2007, they had raised over $80,000 (Australian dollars). This money helps train guide dogs, which are super important for people who are blind or have low vision.
Getting Around: Transport in Connolly
Connolly has good bus connections. These buses can take you to the Joondalup train line. You can catch a train from either the Whitfords or Joondalup train stations.
Bus Routes
Here are some of the bus routes that serve Connolly:
- 460 Whitfords - Joondalup
- 461 Whitfords - Joondalup
- 462 Whitfords - Joondalup
- 470 Whitfords - Joondalup
