Coombs, ACT 2681
Close to everything Canberra offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $480/wk Median
- 27.5% Renters
Coombs Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4.9k
- Median age
- 30
- Median weekly rent
- $480
- To the CBD
- 9km
- Walkability
- 7.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Coombs Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Coombs for the balance it strikes — close enough to Canberra's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 27.5% of the suburb's 4,851 residents rent.
Around Coombs
Coombs Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Coombs Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Coombs
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Coombs
Real questions renters ask before moving to Coombs.
How far is Coombs from the Canberra CBD?
Coombs is approximately 9km from the Canberra CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Coombs?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Coombs is $480. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $480 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Coombs family-friendly for renters?
Coombs has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $480/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
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