Clarke Creek, Queensland
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| Clarke Creek Queensland |
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| Population: | 193 [1] |
| Postcode: | 4705 |
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| LGA: | Isaac Regional Council |
| State District: | Mirani |
| Federal Division: | Capricornia |
Clarke Creek is a small community in Queensland, Australia. It is situated between Mackay and Rockhampton on the Old Bruce Highway. At the 2006 census, Clarke Creek and the surrounding area had a population of 193.[1]
Clarke Creek is known for its campdrafting and many come to see this event. There is a small school just off the May Downs Rd which is complete with a furnished tennis court and swimming pool. 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.
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.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Clarke Creek (Broadsound Shire) (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2008-01-27.
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