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Coombs, Australian Capital Territory

Coordinates: 35°19′8.07″S 149°2′41.35″E / 35.3189083°S 149.0448194°E / -35.3189083; 149.0448194
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Coombs
CanberraAustralian Capital Territory
Coombs is located in Australian Capital Territory
Coombs
Coombs
Coordinates35°19′8.07″S 149°2′41.35″E / 35.3189083°S 149.0448194°E / -35.3189083; 149.0448194
Population4,851 (SAL 2021)[1]
Gazetted27 July 2010[2]
Postcode(s)2611
Elevation560 m (1,837 ft)
Area2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Location
DistrictMolonglo Valley
Territory electorate(s)Murrumbidgee
Federal division(s)Bean
WebsiteCoombs
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.

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. 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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