Postcode(s) 4705 State electorate(s) Mirani Postal code 4705 Federal division Division of Capricornia | LGA(s) Isaac Region Clarke Creek Ogmore Local time Tuesday 1:28 AM | |
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Location 790 km (491 mi) NW of Brisbane
175 km (109 mi) NW of Rockhampton
71 km (44 mi) W of Marlborough Weather 28°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 52% Humidity | ||
Clarke Cree is a locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. 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.
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Map of Clarke Creek QLD 4705, Australia
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 (22.63629°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.
Attractions
Clarke Creek is known for its campdrafting and many come to see this event.