Coombs, Australian Capital Territory
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Coombs Location in Canberra | |||||||||||||
| Coordinates: 35°18′55″S 149°02′29″E / 35.31517281866322°S 149.04130469639102°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Australian Capital Territory | ||||||||||||
| City | Canberra | ||||||||||||
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• Total | 2.3 km2 (0.89 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 4,851 (SAL 2021)[2] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 2611 | ||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 27 July 2010[3] | ||||||||||||
| Website | Coombs | ||||||||||||
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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.[4] Streets and public places in Coombs are named with the theme of persons notable for public service.[5]
Suburb amenities
After prolonged negotiations the Coombs Local Shopping Center is now home to a convenience store, cafe and pub.[6] 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.[7]
Education
The suburb is home to Charles Weston Primary School which opened in 2016[8] 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
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Coombs (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ 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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