Joondalup, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,302 Population 2,252/sq mi density

161 ft Elevation 49 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$27,547 median income, 6.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

Joondalup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	65.9°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	161 ft (49 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density	2,252/sq mi
Coordinates	-31.7445°N, 115.7684°W
Timezone	Australia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.98"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990	30 km E of Northam, Australia	M5.2	116 km
Dec 20, 1996	61 km N of Toodyay, Australia	M4.5	113 km
Mar 24, 2003	36 km NE of York, Australia	M4.0	125 km
Jan 25, 2025	59 km ENE of York, Australia	M4.0	149 km
Jan 20, 1993	45 km E of Northam, Australia	M3.9	132 km
Mar 15, 1999	35 km NE of York, Australia	M3.7	123 km
Jan 5, 1998	41 km ENE of Northam, Australia	M3.6	128 km
Apr 23, 1992	68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia	M3.3	128 km
Jun 2, 2005	52 km ENE of Northam, Australia	M3.0	139 km
May 6, 2005	5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia	M2.8	22 km
Jul 18, 2003	42 km N of Toodyay, Australia	M2.8	98 km
Mar 15, 2005	46 km NE of Boddington, Australia	M2.7	134 km
Jun 12, 2002	30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia	M2.7	143 km
May 12, 2005	31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia	M2.6	138 km
Apr 15, 2005	10 km SSW of York, Australia	M2.5	93 km
Jun 14, 2002	30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia	M2.5	141 km
Aug 11, 2003	25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia	M2.5	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Seroja	Category 1	261 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	0.5 in	Warmest
February	76°F (25°C)	0.7 in
March	74°F (23°C)	0.7 in
April	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in
May	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
June	58°F (14°C)	5.6 in
July	54°F (12°C)	6.0 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	4.4 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in
November	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in
December	72°F (22°C)	0.3 in	Driest

Joondalup has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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