Clarke Creek, Queensland

Clarke Creek is a locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] It is situated between Mackay and Rockhampton on the Old Bruce Highway.

Clarke Creek
Queensland
Clarke Creek
Coordinates22°38′S 149°16′E
Postcode(s)4705
Location
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.[2]

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.[3] 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. "Clarke Creek (entry 47008)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Valkyrie (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  3. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.


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