Coombs, ACT 2611

Snowy ValleysAll suburbs in postcode 2611

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Median house price

$990,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Coombs itself.

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Coombs at a glance

Median unit
$698,500
Population
4,851
Median age 30

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Coombs

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Coombs, houses changed hands at $990,000 in 2024, in line with the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Coombs itself. Units come in around $698,500, roughly 29% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $198,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk

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What to know about Coombs

Coombs (2611) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of the ACT. The median house here is $990,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.

Coombs has roughly 4,851 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Coombs scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 618 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.

Schools in Coombs

Schools serving Coombs: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Charles Weston School

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Catchment

Duffy Primary School

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Catchment

Evelyn Scott School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
28/100
Transit
20/100
Bike
100/100

Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Coombs's population at 4,851, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
74%
Lone person
20%
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.52% (median rent $480/wk against a $990,000 price tag). Units yield 3.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
2.52%
On the $990,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
3.57%
On the $698,500 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

30 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
Theft (excluding Motor Vehicles)28 (93.3%)
Burglary other2 (6.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
618 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.5°C
Coldest month, avg min
0.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Coombs

What is the median house price in Coombs?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Coombs, ACT 2611 is $990,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Coombs itself. The median unit price is $698,500.
How much is my house worth in Coombs?
A useful starting point is the Coombs median house price of $990,000 (units $698,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Coombs postcode?
Coombs is in the 2611 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Valleys region.
Where is Coombs?
Coombs is a suburb in the Snowy Valleys area, ACT 2611.
What is the average rent in Coombs?
The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $480.
What schools are in Coombs?
There are 20 schools serving Coombs on this page, including Charles Weston School, Canberra Montessori School, Orana Steiner School.
How walkable is Coombs?
Coombs has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Coombs?
Coombs is close to Wright, Holder, Duffy, Molonglo, Weston.
What is the population of Coombs?
The population of Coombs is approximately 4,851 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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