Coombs, Australian Capital Territory

Suburb of 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 / -35.3189083; 149.0448194
Population| 4,851 (SAL 2021)[1]
Gazetted| 27 July 2010[2]
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:

Molonglo | Molonglo |
Wright | Coombs |
Duffy | Holder | Weston

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

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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

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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

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

## External links

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* Australia portal

* Molonglo Valley web site
* Coombs Shopping centre
* Charles Weston Primary School

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Suburbs in Molonglo Valley

* Bandler
* 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

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