Stroud is a small country town one hour north of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

In 1824, this company received a grant of 1,000,000 acres (400,000 ha) of land between Port Stephens and the Manning River.

Stroud was a self-contained village by 1832 and, as early as 1836, the company's storehouses and much of the convict labour force were located there.

[2] Some of the sports facilities, along with houses, property and camping grounds, were severely damaged in April 2015 in a large storm that caused flash flooding.

[3] The Stroud International Brick and Pin Throwing Contest is usually held on a Saturday in July [1] [2].

Retreats and conferences are held at the Franciscan Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary.