Victoria location profile
Staughton Vale VIC 3221
Staughton Vale is a sparsely populated rural locality on the edge of the Brisbane Ranges, characterized by bushland, farmland and outdoor education facilities. It appeals to nature lovers and those seeking seclusion, with everyday services accessed in nearby Anakie, Lara and Bacchus Marsh.
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Why families consider Staughton Vale
Predominantly acreage and farming properties with a small, dispersed population; a quiet, outdoors-oriented lifestyle focused on hiking, horse riding and self-sufficient rural living. Weekender properties are common, and community ties often span neighbouring townships.
Amenities & services
- Lara Village Shopping Centre (Lara)
- Corio Village Shopping Centre (Corio)
- The Village Bacchus Marsh (Bacchus Marsh)
- Barwon Health North urgent care and clinics (Norlane)
- Lara Medical Centre (Lara)
- Anakie General Store & Café (Anakie)
- Local wineries and cellar doors (Anakie/Brisbane Ranges)
- Lara Library (Geelong Regional Libraries, Lara)
- Corio Library (Geelong Regional Libraries, Corio)
- Bacchus Marsh Library (Moorabool Shire Libraries, Bacchus Marsh)
Transport & connectivity
- Lara Station (Geelong line)
- Little River Station (Geelong line)
- Bacchus Marsh Station (Ballarat line)
- Geelong–Ballan Road (C141)
- Princes Freeway M1 access via Lara
- Limited V/Line coach and school-bus services via Anakie
Lifestyle & recreation
- Brisbane Ranges National Park hiking (Anakie Gorge, Ted Errey Nature Circuit)
- You Yangs Regional Park mountain biking and walking
- Horse-riding trails and 4WD tracks in surrounding state forest
- Lara Recreation Reserve & sports clubs (Lara)
- Bacchus Marsh Leisure Centre & pool (Bacchus Marsh)
- Fairy Park family attraction (Anakie)
- Brisbane Ranges National Park
- Anakie Gorge
- Steiglitz Historic Park
- You Yangs Regional Park
Education context
No childcare within Staughton Vale; nearest long day care, kindergarten and family day care options are in Lara and Bacchus Marsh, with availability varying seasonally.
- Deakin University (Waterfront & Waurn Ponds campuses, Geelong)
- The University of Melbourne (Werribee Campus)
- Victoria University (Werribee Campus)