Coombs, Australian Capital Territory

Coombs
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Coombs; Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
	Coombs
Coordinates	35°19′8.07″S 149°2′41.35″E / 35.3189083°S 149.0448194°E
Population	4,851 (SAL 2021)
Gazetted	27 July 2010
Postcode(s)	2611
Elevation	560 m (1,837 ft)
Area	2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Location	13 km (8 mi) W of Canberra CBD ; 22 km (14 mi) W of Queanbeyan ; 101 km (63 mi) SW of Goulburn ; 298 km (185 mi) SW of Sydney ;
District	Molonglo Valley
Territory electorate(s)	Murrumbidgee
Federal division(s)	Bean
Website	Coombs
	Suburbs around Coombs:

Coombs (postcode: 2611) is a suburb currently under development in the Molonglo Valley district of Canberra, located within the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It is named in honour of H. C. "Nugget" Coombs, a prominent public servant, economist, and the first Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.^[3] Streets and public places in Coombs are named with the theme of persons notable for public service.^[4]

Suburb amenities

After prolonged negotiations the Coombs Local Shopping Center is now home to a convenience store, cafe and pub.^[5] The area is also home to a medical center, gym, veterinary clinic and an early learning center.

The Coombs and Wright Village is also in the development stages and planned to be home to a number of new facilities including a community center.^[6]

Education

The suburb is home to Charles Weston Primary School which opened in 2016^[7] and is located between Woodberry Avenue and Madgwick Street. The school has priority enrollment for residents of Coombs and Molonglo valley suburbs Wright and Denman Prospect.

Charles Weston Primary School

References

^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Coombs (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
^ "Search for street and suburb names: Coombs". Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate. ACT Government. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
^ Downie, Graham (3 January 2008). "Suburbs named in new district". The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 1 February 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
^ "Public Place Names (Coombs) Determination 2019 - Explanatory Statement" (PDF). Retrieved 27 February 2020.
^ Coleman, James. "Flurry of new leases bring Coombs shops to life". Riotact.
^ Bushnell, Ian. "Government-owned community centre for Coombs on way with design contract". Riotact.
^ "Home - Charles Weston School".

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[1] Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Coombs (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.

[gaz-2] "Search for street and suburb names: Coombs". Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate. ACT Government. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.

[3] Downie, Graham (3 January 2008). "Suburbs named in new district". The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 1 February 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2009.

[4] "Public Place Names (Coombs) Determination 2019 - Explanatory Statement" (PDF). Retrieved 27 February 2020.

[5] Coleman, James. "Flurry of new leases bring Coombs shops to life". Riotact.

[6] Bushnell, Ian. "Government-owned community centre for Coombs on way with design contract". Riotact.

[7] "Home - Charles Weston School".

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v t e Suburbs in Molonglo Valley
Coombs Denman Prospect Molonglo Sulman Whitlam Wright Group Centres Molonglo Centre
Districts in the Australian Capital Territory Canberra Central Woden Valley Belconnen Jerrabomberra Majura Tuggeranong Weston Creek Gungahlin Stromlo Kowen Hall Coree Paddys River Cotter River Tennent Rendezvous Creek Booth Mount Clear Molonglo Valley See also Suburbs of Canberra List of Canberra suburbs