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

References

  1. ↑ "Clarke Creek (entry 47008)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  2. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Valkyrie (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.