Clarke Creek is a

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in the

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, Australia. It is situated between

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and

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on the Old Bruce Highway. In the , Clarke Creek had a population of 32 people.

History

Clarke Creek State School opened on 17 May 1971. At the , Clarke Creek was counted within the area of

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which had a population of 307. In the , Clarke Creek had a population of 30 people. In the , Clarke Creek had a population of 32 people. The Marlborough–Sarina Road runs through from south to north.

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

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used by many temporary road workers in the area.

Education

Clarke Creek State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at May Downs Road (). 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). The school has a tennis court, swimming pool, oval, playground facilities and amenities. There are no secondary schools in Clarke Creek nor nearby. Distance education and boarding school are options.

Attractions

Clarke Creek is known for its

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and many come to see this event.

References

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