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Coombs
2 km²
Tucked into the Australian Capital Territory, Coombs is a rapidly expanding community that has grown by 168% since 2016. It is a remarkably young area where the typical resident is just 30, which explains why nearly a quarter of the population are children. This is a highly educated and affluent neighbourhood, with over half of adults holding a university degree. Its character is defined by a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a workforce largely employed in public administration.
Coombs's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Coombs has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The population is very young and largely consists of families, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the community. This trend is reflected in the age structure, where 47.1% are young adults aged 25 to 44, while seniors aged 65 and over make up only 3.2%.
Born overseas, 42.6% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Indian.
Language diversity is very high, with 46.4% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the ACT figure of 24.6%. Most common non-English languages include Mandarin and Punjabi.
Religious affiliation is diverse, with 35.7% of residents reporting no religion, though this is well below the national figure. Hinduism and Islam are also present, with 11.6% and 8.1% respectively.
Coombs is among the most qualified areas in the country, with 53.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is also seen in Year 12 completion rates, which are far above the national average at 86.3%.
Typical weekly household incomes are $2,634, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. This wealth is evident in the 40% of households that earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents enjoy a high level of health, with only 17.7% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 1.8% of people need help with daily activities.
A high proportion of the community, 35.6%, provides unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. However, only 8.7% of residents provide other types of unpaid care.
First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. This group has a higher Year 12 completion rate (72.9%) and typical personal income ($1,140) compared to national figures.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (65.9%), and the typical household size is 2.7 people. This is slightly higher than the national figure of 2.5.
The area is dominated by mortgages, with 63.1% of homes owned with a loan and only 7.2% owned outright. Renters pay a typical weekly rent of $480, which is well above the national average.
Cars are the primary way to get to work for 66.8% of residents, though 4.8% use public transport, which is higher than most areas. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 44.9% have two.
The community is highly transient, with 69.8% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.4% of the population.
The workforce is very active, with 82.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety (28.8%) and health care (16.6%).
Coombs is an area of significant advantage, scoring a 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with its high levels of education and job skills.
The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 805mm, which is a little below the ACT average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest at this level, averaging 6.9 degrees.
Coombs is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.8% within walking distance of groceries. This makes it far more accessible for daily needs than the ACT average.