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Overview

Stanley sits just 9 km north‑west of Beechworth, offering a quiet, farm‑focused lifestyle framed by historic apple and nut orchards. The town’s gold‑rush heritage is still visible in remnants of 19th‑century diggings and two original buildings, a 1852 store and a powder magazine, while the nearby Parkeys and Fletcher Dams provide scenic water‑front walking and picnicking opportunities.

Local amenities centre on the Stanley Pub, Uniting Church, a recreational reserve, the town hall and an Athenaeum library, complemented by a CFA fire shed and the historic police lock‑up on Collins Road. Although the post office (closed 2010) and primary school (closed 2012) are no longer operating, the community remains well‑connected by road to Beechworth and nearby services such as the Stanley Fire Station. Current planning limits further housing growth until a reticulated sewerage system is installed, preserving the town’s modest rural character.

Region type mix: Regional 100%.