Clarke Creek, Queensland
| Clarke Creek Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Clarke Creek State School, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
  Clarke Creek | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 22°43′30″S 149°18′50″E / 22.725°S 149.3138°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 32 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.0511/km2 (0.1322/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4705 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 626.7 km2 (242.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Isaac Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Clarke Creek is a rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is situated between Mackay and Rockhampton on the Old Bruce Highway. In the 2021 census, Clarke Creek had a population of 32 people.[1]
Geography
[edit]The Marlborough–Sarina Road runs through from south to north.[3]
History
[edit]Clarke Creek State School opened on 17 May 1971.[4][5]
Demographics
[edit]In the 2011 census, Clarke Creek was counted within the area of Valkyrie which had a combined population of 307.[6]
In the 2016 census, Clarke Creek had a population of 30 people.[7]
In the 2021 census, Clarke Creek had a population of 32 people.[1]
Economy
[edit]Despite the name, Clarke Creek Wind Farm is located in neighbouring Mount Gardiner.[8]
Education
[edit]Clarke Creek State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 44 May Downs Road (22°38′11″S 149°15′10″E / 22.6365°S 149.2529°E).[9][10][11] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 15 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 6 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).[12] The school has a tennis court, swimming pool, oval, playground facilities and amenities.[13]
There are no secondary schools in Clarke Creek nor nearby. Distance education and boarding school are options.[14]
Attractions
[edit]Clarke Creek holds an annual campdrafting competition with people coming from across Queensland to participate. The campdrafting ground is located next to the school.[15][16]
References
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- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Clarke Creek (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Clarke Creek (entry 47008)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Clarke Creek, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Valkyrie (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Clarke Creek (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Clarke Creek Wind Farm" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Clarke Creek State School". Clarke Creek State School. 29 November 2020. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Clarke Creek State School". Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Facilities". Clarke Creek State School. 10 January 2020. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Our school". Clarke Creek State School. 10 January 2020. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Wagyu Crown Campdraft". Facebook. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
