1989. At the , Hebel and the surrounding area had a population of 149. In the , Hebel had a population of 67 people. During 2020 and 2021, the Queensland border was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some border crossing points had Queensland Police checkpoints to confirm eligibility to enter Queensland, while other border crossing points were closed. At Hebel, there was a police border checkpoint on the Castlereagh Highway. The border crossing on the Hebel Goodooga Road was closed by the Balonne Shire Council building an earth wall across the road, although many local people doubted its effectiveness as a barrier to entry. Hebel was the feature of ABC Back Roads Series 8, Episode 11; it was aired on 25 July 2022. Facilities Visitors to the village will find a general store, caravan park, hotel, and coffee shop. Balonne Shire Council operates a library in William Street. Education Hebel State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls in Maud Street (). In 2015, it had an enrolment of eleven students with two teachers (one full-time equivalent) and five non-teaching staff (two full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of seven students with one teacher and five non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). There is no secondary school in Hebel. The nearest secondary school is Dirranbandi State School (to Year 10) and St George State High School (to Year 12). Transport There are a number of airstrips in the locality: Balgi airstrip () Ballandool airstrip () Brenda airstrip () Byra airstrip () Davirton airstrip () Hebel airstrip () Amenities Hebel Community Hall is at 40-50 William Street (). Bokhara River Campground is a site on James Street on the north side of town (). Hebel Racecourse is a reserve west of Henry Street (). Hebel Cemetery is on the south-east edge of the town (). Attractions The front of the Hebel Hotel featured brightly-coloured art work by John Murray, which the interior furnishings are made of recycled items found in the bush. The Hebel Historical Circle is a walk around the town illustrates places of historic interest. The general store is also a cafe and restaurant; it retains its original dance floor. Gallery References Further reading External links Towns in Queensland Shire of Balonne Localities in Queensland