Clarke Creek, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clarke Creek Queensland
Clarke Creek Location in Queensland
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. It is situated between Mackay and Rockhampton on the Old Bruce Highway.

Attractions

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

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. 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.