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Clarke Creek
Queensland
Clarke Creek is located in Queensland
Clarke Creek
Clarke Creek
Location in Queensland
Population 32 (2021 census)
 • Density 0.0511/km2 (0.132/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4705
Area 626.7 km2 (242.0 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
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

Clarke Creek is a rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. It is situated between Mackay and Rockhampton on the Old Bruce Highway. In the 2021 census, Clarke Creek had a population of 32 people.

History

Clarke Creek State School opened on 17 May 1971.

The Marlborough–Sarina Road runs through from south to north.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Clarke Creek was counted within the area of Valkyrie which had a population of 307.

In the 2016 census, Clarke Creek had a population of 30 people.

In the 2021 census, Clarke Creek had a population of 32 people.

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 is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at May Downs Road (22°38′11″S 149°15′10″E / 22.6365°S 149.2529°E / -22.6365; 149.2529 (Clarke Creek State School)). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 15 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 6 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). The school has a tennis court, swimming pool, oval, playground facilities and amenities.

There are no secondary schools in Clarke Creek nor nearby. Distance education and boarding school are options.

Attractions

Clarke Creek is known for its campdrafting and many come to see this event.

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