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Clarke Creek is a locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is situated between Mackay and Rockhampton on the Old Bruce Highway.
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| Clarke Creek Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Clarke Creek | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 22°38′S 149°16′E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 32 (Suburbs and Localities 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4705 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Isaac Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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History
At the 2011 census, Clarke Creek was counted within the area of Valkyrie which had a population of 307.[3]
Economy
Most of the citizens in the area own or work on cattle stations for a living. There is a service station which many car and truck drivers rely on. At the service station there is also a caravan park used by many temporary road workers in the area.
Education
Clarke Creek State School opened on 17 May 1971.[4] It is located on May Downs Road (22.63629°S 149.25311°E) and has a tennis court, swimming pool, oval, playground facilities and amenities. Only around 20 children attend Clarke Creek State School each year, and once they have finished year 7 they leave to go to boarding school in a town such as Rockhampton, Mackay or Clermont.
Attractions
Clarke Creek is known for its campdrafting and many come to see this event.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Clarke Creek (Suburbs and Localities)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "Clarke Creek (entry 47008)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Valkyrie (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
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