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Hebel

QLD 4486 • Queensland

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1697.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteOutbackHistoricRural
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About Hebel

Hebel is a small historic township in south-west Queensland, situated in the Shire of Balonne approximately 4 kilometres north of the New South Wales border and 190 kilometres south of St George on the Castlereagh Highway. Covering an extraordinary 1,697 square kilometres of semi-arid grazing country, the locality recorded a population of 62 at the 2021 Census. Hebel was established in 1889 — originally as Kelly's Point — and is one of Queensland's most remote and historically significant border settlements.

Hebel is known for the historic Hebel Hotel, established in 1894 as a Cobb and Co stopover, and the Hebel Store — a building dating to 1897 which still stands as two structures including the original store and adjacent Hebel Dance Hall. Visitors and travellers making the long journey on the Castlereagh Highway find a general store, caravan park, hotel, and coffee shop in this remote outback village. The nearest larger service centres are St George to the north and Lightning Ridge (NSW) to the south.

Hebel falls under postcode 4486 and is governed by the Balonne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4486
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Balonne
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.61°, 147.83°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1697.16 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4486

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4486 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$52,822
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$44,492

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4486; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — St George N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
750 km
By Train
No train service; nearest rail is at Roma (~300km away)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 8.5 hrs via Castlereagh and Carnarvon Highways
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 8 hrs

🛣️ Castlereagh Highway is the main route. Lightning Ridge NSW (~75km south) and St George (~190km north) are nearest centres.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Very remote; the village has minimal services — a hotel, general store, and caravan park — with a vehicle essential for any major errand.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Balonne Local Government Area, which contains Hebel. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
870 / 100k
2yr Down 51.6% 10yr Down 58.7%
Motor vehicle theft
412.1 / 100k
2yr Down 44.1% 10yr Up 162.6%
Non-FV assault
1,694.1 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 67.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
22.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
663.9 / 100k
2yr Down 43.5% 10yr Up 28.8%
View all offence categories for Balonne →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hebel known for? +

Hebel is known for its remote outback character on the Queensland-NSW border and its heritage buildings including the historic 1894 Hebel Hotel (a former Cobb and Co stopover) and the 1897 Hebel Store and Dance Hall.

How far is Hebel from St George? +

Hebel is approximately 190 kilometres south of St George, the nearest town with comprehensive services, a drive of around 2 to 2.5 hours on the Castlereagh Highway.

Does Hebel have public transport? +

Hebel has no public transport. The area is accessible only by private vehicle on the Castlereagh Highway; the nearest rail service is at Roma, approximately 300 kilometres to the north.

What is the population of Hebel? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 62 in Hebel, making it a very small settlement despite its 1,697 square kilometre locality boundary.

Is Hebel a good place to visit? +

Hebel is a worthwhile stop for travellers on the Castlereagh Highway, offering a glimpse of authentic outback Queensland heritage at the historic hotel and 19th-century store on the NSW-Queensland border.

What is the postcode for Hebel? +

The postcode for Hebel, Queensland is 4486.

Is Hebel a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hebel is part of the Balonne LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.