Hebel, Queensland
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| Population: | 149[1] |
| Postcode: | 4486 |
| Coordinates: | 28°58′S 147°47′E / 28.967°S 147.783°ECoordinates: 28°58′S 147°47′E / 28.967°S 147.783°E |
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| 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.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Hebel (Balonne Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC36231&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ Window to the West
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