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What is the meaning of Joondalup?
place of whiteness or glistening
The name Joondalup is a Noongar word, first recorded in 1837 and possibly meaning either “place of whiteness or glistening”, or “place of a creature that can only move backwards”.
How did Joondalup get its name?
The original inhabitants of this area were the Oor-dal-kalla people, the family group of Yellagonga, a prominent Aboriginal elder highly regarded in Noongar culture. It is from the Oor-dal-kalla people that Joondalup derives its name. The Noongar word is Doondalup and it means ‘the lake that glistens’.
What Aboriginal land is Joondalup on?
Mooro country
The Joondalup region is part of Mooro country and is an important place for indigenous people. Mooro Elders have granted permission for stories and other information in the 2014 Joondalup Mooro Boodjar to be published to enable the community to gain a wider appreciation of the indigenous connection to the land.
Who are the traditional owners of Joondalup?
“The City of Joondalup acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, and recognises the culture of the Noongar people and the unique contribution they make to the Joondalup region and Australia.
Who is the mayor of Joondalup?
Albert Jacob has been re-elected Mayor of the City of Joondalup at the 2021 Local Government Elections, with 52.38% of the vote. Russell Poliwka received 24.89% and Ziggi Murphy 22.72% of the vote.
What suburbs are in the City of Joondalup?
The City of Joondalup includes the suburbs of Beldon, Burns Beach, Connolly, Craigie, Currambine, Duncraig, Edgewater, Greenwood, Heathridge, Hillarys, Iluka, Joondalup, Kallaroo, Kingsley, Kinross, Marmion, Mullaloo, Ocean Reef, Padbury, Sorrento, Warwick and Woodvale (part).
Is Joondalup a Shire?
By March 1998 a decision had been made and Local Government Minister Paul Omodei announced that the City of Wanneroo is to be split into two local governments, the City of Joondalup and the Shire of Wanneroo and that would occur on 1 July 1998 and would be both run by commissioner’s until future elections were held.
How many people live in Joondalup?
The City of Joondalup Estimated Resident Population for 2020 is 160,718, with a population density of 1,623 persons per square km. The City of Joondalup is located in the northern suburbs of Perth, between 15 and 30 kilometres from the Perth GPO.
What do Noongar people call Perth?
Whadjuk
Whadjuk, alternatively Witjari, are a Noongar (Aboriginal Australian) people of the Western Australian region of the Perth bioregion of the Swan Coastal Plain.
Where does Albert Jacob live?
Jacob has always lived in the northern suburbs of Perth.
How big is Joondalup?
4.556 mi²
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Where is the city of Joondalup in Western Australia?
Joondalup ( / ˈdʒuːndəlʌp /) is a regional metropolitan city within Perth, Western Australia, approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi) north of Perth’s central business district . It acts as the primary urban centre in Perth’s outer northern suburbs.
What makes the city of Joondalup a smart city?
As the City of Joondalup embraces a new age of technology, collection of data and advanced analytics will be used to inform decision making and better plan for future generations. SMART isn’t just about using technology.
Where is the city of Joondalup council chambers?
The council chambers for the City of Joondalup are located in Joondalup’s central business district. The complex includes Joondalup Library, which serves as the central library and local history centre for both the City of Joondalup and the City of Wanneroo local authorities.
What are the names of the beaches in Joondalup?
Joondalup’s coastal front consists of Burns Beach in the north and Beaumaris Beach in Ocean Reef, running onto the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour in the south. Joondalup is home to ECU Joondalup SC, Joondalup United FC and Sorrento FC who play in the National Premier Leagues which is Australia ‘s second tier association football league.