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]
| Coombs Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | |||||||||||||||
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  Coombs | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°19′8.07″S 149°2′41.35″E / 35.3189083°S 149.0448194°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 4,851 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 27 July 2010[2] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2611 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 10 km (6 mi) W of Canberra City | ||||||||||||||
| District | Molonglo Valley | ||||||||||||||
| Territory electorate(s) | Murrumbidgee | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Bean | ||||||||||||||
| Website | Coombs | ||||||||||||||
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Suburb amenities edit
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 edit
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.
References edit
- ^ 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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