Coombs, Australian Capital Territory

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
Coombs
Coordinates	35°19′8.07″S 149°2′41.35″E
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

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