Clarke Creek, Queensland
| Clarke Creek Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Clarke Creek | |
| Coordinates | 22°38′S 149°16′E / 22.633°S 149.267°ECoordinates: 22°38′S 149°16′E / 22.633°S 149.267°E |
| Population | 193 (2006)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4705 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Isaac Region |
| State electorate(s) | Mirani |
| Federal Division(s) | 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.
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.
There is a small school just off the May Downs Road, which is complete with a furnished 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.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Clarke Creek (Broadsound Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-01-27.