Coombs, Australia
Australian Capital Territory · Australia
Coombs is a small town in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 4,851. Elevation: 1,864 ft (568 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Coombs
Coombs 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. Streets and public places in Coombs are named with the theme of persons notable for public service.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,851 |
| Population Density | 6,645 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.3163°, 149.0394° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Australian Capital Territory |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.7 inches (832 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.0 inches (3 cm) |
About Coombs
Coombs is a small town in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 4,851. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Coombs
Coombs has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 841 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3163°S, 149.0394°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in |
Coombs has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (1.8").
Schools in Coombs
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Weston School | - | - | - | - |
| Evelyn Scott School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Coombs
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIGE! | alternative rock, classic rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC AFL | live sports, sports talk | AAC 238 kbps |
Museums in Coombs
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian War Memorial | ||||
| Calthorpes House | ||||
| Canberra Fire Museum | ||||
| Canberra Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Canberra Railway Museum | ||||
| Canberra Railway Museum | ||||
| Canberra Space Centre | ||||
| Hall School Museum | ||||
| Lanyon Homestead | ||||
| Museum of Australian Democracy | ||||
| National Archives of Australia | ||||
| National Capital Exhibition | ||||
| National Dinosaur Museum | ||||
| National Film & Sound Archive | ||||
| Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum | ||||
| Queanbeyan Printing Museum | ||||
| St Johns Schoolhouse Museum | ||||
| Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum |
Libraries in Coombs
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Heritage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ACT Public Library Erindale | 0.0 | |||||
| ANU Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ArchivesACT | 0.0 | |||||
| ArchivesACT | 0.0 | |||||
| Belconnen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Black Mountain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Black Mountain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CSIRO Black Mountain | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dickson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gungahlin Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hancock Library East Wing | 0.0 | |||||
| Hancock Library West Wing | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Chifley Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kippax Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meg's Toy Box | 0.0 | |||||
| Meg's Toy Box | 0.0 | |||||
| National Centre for Australian Children's Literature | 0.0 | |||||
| National Centre for Australian Children's Literature | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Senior School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queanbeyan City Council Library | 0.0 | |||||
| R.G. Menzies Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Research Library of the National Museum of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Research Library of the National Museum of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| School of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School of Art Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuggeranong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woden Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Coombs
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Food Market | |||||
| Capital Region Farmers Market | |||||
| Capital Region Farmers Market | |||||
| Lanyon Marketplace |
Restaurants in Coombs
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Coombs
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Coombs
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Coombs
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Coombs
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Coombs
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Coombs
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attitude | ||||
| Attitude |
Stadiums & Teams in Coombs
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Coombs
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Coombs
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra Airport | CBR | Medium Airport |
| Goulburn Airport | GUL | Medium Airport |
| Adaminaby Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bakblok Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bondo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cabramurra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Collector Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Currandooley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gundaroo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hall Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talbingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wallaroo Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wee Jasper Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Coombs
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic | ||
| Belconnen Chiropractic Centre | ||
| Belconnen Mall Medical Centre | ||
| Canberra Complementary Health Practice | ||
| Central Outpatients | ||
| Child Health Clinic | ||
| Chiropractic Life | ||
| ICON Cancer Centre Canberra | ||
| Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic | ||
| Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics | ||
| QSCAN Bruce | ||
| Western Creek Medical Practice |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Coombs
What is the population of Coombs?
Coombs has a population of 4,851 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6,645 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Coombs?
Coombs has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.
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