Clarke Creek, Queensland

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Clarke Creek Queensland
Clarke Creek
Coordinates	22°38′S 149°16′E / 22.633°S 149.267°E / -22.633; 149.267Coordinates: 22°38′S 149°16′E / 22.633°S 149.267°E / -22.633; 149.267
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

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

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°38′11″S 149°15′11″E / 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.

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