Clarke Creek, Queensland
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 Clarke Creek
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| Postcode(s) | 4705 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Isaac Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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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]
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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 (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.) 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.
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