Joondalup is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, approximately 26 kilometres north of Perth’s central business district. It contains the central business district of the regional City of Joondalup and acts as the primary urban centre of Perth’s outer northern suburbs. Joondalup is the key regional hub for the north of Perth, a status confirmed by the Western Australian State Government’s new Directions 2031 strategy which names Joondalup town centre as one of two Primary Centres for the Perth metropolitan area. Joondalup is home to Arena Joondalup, known commercially as HBF Arena, the home venue of West Perth Football Club and Wanneroo Basketball Association. The Arena also hosts music events and festivals during the year, as well as the Home and Lifestyle Expo.