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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.

Clarke Creek
Queensland
Clarke Creek
Coordinates22°38′S 149°16′E
Population
32 (Suburbs and Localities 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)4705
Location
  • 790 km (491 mi) NW of Brisbane
  • 175 km (109 mi) NW of Rockhampton
  • 71 km (44 mi) W of Marlborough
LGA(s)Isaac Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal division(s)Capricornia
Suburbs around Clarke Creek:
May Downs Lotus Creek St Lawrence
May Downs Clarke Creek Ogmore
Mackenzie River Mackenzie Mount Gardiner

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 / -22.63629; 149.25311 (Clarke Creek State School)) 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


  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Clarke Creek (Suburbs and Localities)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "Clarke Creek (entry 47008)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Valkyrie (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  4. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.





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