Coombs, Australian Capital Territory

Suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
35°19′8.07″S 149°2′41.35″E / 35.3189083°S 149.0448194°E / -35.3189083; 149.0448194Population4,851 (SAL 2021)[1]Gazetted27 July 2010[2]Postcode(s)2611Area2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)Location10 km (6 mi) W of Canberra CityDistrictMolonglo ValleyTerritory electorate(s)MurrumbidgeeFederal division(s)BeanWebsiteCoombs
Suburbs around Coombs:
Molonglo Molonglo
Wright Coombs
Duffy Holder North 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

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

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Coombs (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  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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  • Molonglo Valley web site
  • Coombs Shopping centre
  • Charles Weston Primary School
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Suburbs in Molonglo Valley
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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