Queensland location profile
Clarke Creek QLD 4705
Clarke Creek is a remote rural locality in the Isaac Region of Central Queensland, known for cattle grazing and large-scale wind energy development. It offers wide open spaces, a tight-knit community, and an off‑the‑grid lifestyle with essential services found in neighbouring towns.
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Why families consider Clarke Creek
Sparse farming and station households, agricultural workers, and contractors linked to energy and mining in the broader Isaac region. Lifestyle is self-reliant and outdoors-oriented, with strong community ties and long travel distances for services.
Amenities & services
- Clarke Creek State School (primary)
- Community hall and rural fire brigade
- Fuel, groceries and basic supplies in Marlborough or Middlemount
- Closest supermarkets, medical clinics and pharmacies in Middlemount, Sarina and Rockhampton
- Middlemount Library (Isaac Regional Council) – Middlemount
- St Lawrence Library (Isaac Regional Council) – St Lawrence
- Sarina Library (Mackay Regional Council) – Sarina
Transport & connectivity
- No local train stations; long‑distance rail available in coastal towns (e.g., Rockhampton, Sarina)
- No regular public bus services; school buses and private transport only
- Major roads: Marlborough–Sarina Road; Fitzroy Developmental Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bushwalking, 4WD touring and camping on local tracks
- Fishing and swimming in nearby creeks and waterholes
- Community events at the hall and school sports facilities
- Lotus Creek State Forest
- Riparian corridors along Clarke Creek and nearby waterways
Education context
No formal childcare centres in the locality; families typically use family day care or travel to Middlemount or Sarina. The local state school provides early years (Prep) for school‑aged children.
- CQUniversity Rockhampton North – Rockhampton
- CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea – Mackay