Victoria location profile
Stawell VIC 3380
Stawell is a historic gold-mining town and service hub for the Northern Grampians, known for the annual Stawell Gift professional footrace. It blends heritage streetscapes with affordable living and easy access to the Grampians National Park.
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Why families consider Stawell
Predominantly families, retirees, and workers in mining, agriculture, health and tourism; lifestyle is relaxed and community-focused with strong sporting traditions and outdoor recreation.
Amenities & services
- Supermarkets (e.g., Woolworths, ALDI) and Main Street retail
- Stawell Regional Health (hospital and urgent care)
- GP and allied health clinics
- Cafes, pubs and takeaway dining
- Sports and aquatic centre
- Visitor Information Centre and local services
- Stawell Library (Northern Grampians Shire) – central Stawell/Main Street precinct
Transport & connectivity
- Stawell railway station (The Overland Melbourne–Adelaide limited stops)
- V/Line coach services to Ararat/Ballarat/Melbourne, Horsham and Halls Gap
- Western Highway (A8) arterial access
- Grampians Road (C216) to Halls Gap
- Stawell Airport (general aviation)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Central Park (home of the Stawell Gift)
- Cato Lake walking tracks and picnic areas
- Stawell Sports and Aquatic facilities
- Stawell Golf Club
- Proximity to Grampians National Park for hiking and climbing
- Central Park
- Cato Lake and parklands
- Deep Lead Nature Conservation Reserve
- Grampians National Park (nearby)
- Black Range State Park (nearby)
Education context
Several long day care, family day care and kindergarten options in town and nearby, with higher demand at the start of the school year; vacancies vary by age group.
- Federation University Australia – Wimmera Campus (Horsham)
- Federation University Australia – Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)