The settlement of the Flaxley area is intrinsically linked with Hack’s Three Brothers Survey and the Davenport brother’s Davenport Survey.

Though small, Flaxley is a historically important link in the Battunga Country trail. It has a hall, tennis club, a church and is home to the Flaxley United Table Tennis Club, Flaxley Landcare Group and has the most unique Post Offices of the district.