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Glebe
Queensland
Machinery Shed at The Glebe (2009).jpg
Machinery Shed at The Glebe Homestead, 2009
Glebe is located in Queensland
Glebe
Glebe
Location in Queensland
Population 10 (2021 census)
 • Density 0.015/km2 (0.039/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4419
Area 646.2 km2 (249.5 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Banana
State electorate(s) Callide
Federal Division(s) Flynn
Suburbs around Glebe:
Spring Creek Cracow Cracow
Spring Creek Glebe Cockatoo
Taroom Cockatoo Cockatoo

Glebe is a small countryside area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Shire of Banana. In 2021, only 10 people lived there, making it a very quiet place.

Geography of Glebe

Glebe is located near the Dawson River. This river forms the north-western border of the area. A special dam, called the Glebe Weir, holds back the river's water in the south-west.

Land Use and Farming

Most of the land in Glebe is used for grazing animals, like cattle. These animals eat the natural plants that grow there. There is also a small amount of crop farming. These crops are grown in the north-west, close to the Dawson River. Some crops near the weir use water from the river to help them grow.

Population of Glebe

Glebe is a very small community. In 2016, 24 people lived there. By 2021, the population had changed to 10 people.

Historic Places in Glebe

Glebe has some places that are listed as important heritage sites. This means they are special because of their history or culture. One of these sites is:

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