Stavely, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Stavely, in the Ararat Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Stavely |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Ararat Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.60414 |
| Longitude | 142.62493 |
| Population | 33 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 78.6 km² |
| Elevation | 253 m |
| Postcode | 3379 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 207 km west |
Stavely is a locality in the Ararat Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 33. The locality covers an area of 78.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 253 m above sea level. It lies approximately 207 km west of Melbourne. Stavely is located at 37.6041°S, 142.6249°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3379. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Stavely rests on a gentle rise, the land unfolding in broad, sun-kissed sweeps of undulating country that speak of patient cultivation. It lies 85.9 km north of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 8°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-west of Willaura. The sky here often holds a peculiar, luminous quality, especially in the late afternoon, when the light seems to soften the edges of the distant, gum-studded hills and cast long, languid shadows across the fields of ripening wheat. The air, even in the warmer months, carries a crispness, a hint of the cooler ranges that lie beyond, and the scent of dry grasses mingles with the subtle, earthy perfume of turned soil. The character of Stavely is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a steady, unhurried rhythm.
The history of Stavely is deeply entwined with the pastoral and agricultural aspirations of its early settlers, drawn to the fertile plains and the promise of a prosperous future. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the bounty of the surrounding land, with sheep grazing and cereal crops forming the backbone of its prosperity, their golden hues a familiar sight against the rich, ochre-coloured earth. While not a place of grand monuments, Stavely holds a quiet significance as a hub for the surrounding farming district, a place where the rhythm of the seasons and the cycle of the harvest are the true markers of time. The character of the place is one of resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land and built their lives upon it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stavely, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Stavely, in the Ararat Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Stavely includes the postcode (3379), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Ararat Rural City), 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 Stavely 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. |