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Heddon Greta, New South Wales

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Heddon Greta is a suburb of the Cessnock LGA in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2016 census, its population was 2,047. It lies mainly to the north of the Hunter Expressway.

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Heddon Greta, New South Wales
Adams Street, Cessnock City Council

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Adams Street
2321 Cessnock City Council
New South Wales, Australia
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