Hebel, Queensland

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Hebel
Queensland
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Entry sign to Hebel.
Hebel is located in Queensland
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Hebel
Population: 149[1]
Postcode: 4486
Coordinates: 28°58′S 147°47′E / 28.967°S 147.783°E / -28.967; 147.783Coordinates: 28°58′S 147°47′E / 28.967°S 147.783°E / -28.967; 147.783
Location:
LGA: Balonne Shire
State electorate: Warrego
Federal Division: Maranoa

Hebel is a hamlet in Balonne Shire, in South West Queensland, Australia. It is situated 4 kilometres (2 mi) north of the border with New South Wales on the Castlereagh Highway. At the 2006 census, Hebel and the surrounding area had a population of 149.[1]

Hebel is close to the well known opal mines of Lightning Ridge.

It was reputedly named after a German immigrant Noble Van Hebel. Hebel helped stage the coaches for Cobb and Co.[2]

[edit] Facilities

Visitors to the village will find a general store, caravan park, hotel, public library, school and coffee shop.

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