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| Locality | Stanley |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.7636 |
| Longitude | 145.28807 |
| Population | 538 |
| Density | 29.2 /km² |
| Area | 18.4 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 7331 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 290 km northwest |
Stanley is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 538. The locality covers an area of 18.4 km², giving a population density of about 29.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 290 km northwest of Hobart. Stanley is located at 40.7636°S, 145.2881°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7331. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Stanley is a jewel on Tasmania's northwest coast, a place where the sea air carries the scent of salt and sheep. It lies 99.7 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 297°T), and is situated 15.6 km north-east of Smithton. The land rises gently from the harbour, a patchwork of emerald pastures giving way to the rugged slopes of The Nut, a dramatic volcanic plug that stands sentinel over the town. White-washed cottages cling to the hillsides, their colourful gardens a vibrant contrast to the deep blues of the Bass Strait. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, has a softness that washes over the landscape, turning the water to liquid silver and casting long, elegant shadows across the rolling countryside.
This harbour town, once a bustling centre for trade and whaling, carries the echoes of its past in its weathered buildings and the names of its streets. For generations, the economy of Stanley has been tethered to the fertile lands surrounding it, with dairy farming and prime lamb production forming the backbone of local enterprise. The fishing fleets still bring their catch to the wharf, a daily ritual that connects the town to the bounty of the sea. Beyond the working farms, the rich volcanic soil also supports vineyards, producing cool-climate wines that are gaining recognition, a modern chapter in Stanley's long story.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stanley, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -40.7636, 145.28807. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Stanley, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Stanley includes the postcode (7331), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Stanley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |