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Clarke Creek

QLD 4705 • Queensland

32
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
626.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Clarke Creek

Clarke Creek is a sparsely populated rural locality in Central Queensland, located within the Capricornia electorate approximately 80 kilometres north of Rockhampton near the Peak Range foothills. The locality spans over 626 square kilometres of open grazing country and eucalypt woodland, with a recorded population of just 32 at the 2021 census. It sits within the Isaac Regional Council area and forms part of the broader Connors Range and Clarke Range pastoral district. The area is traversed by the Peak Downs Highway, which provides a vital transport corridor linking Rockhampton with the Bowen Basin coalfields.

Clarke Creek's economy is underpinned by cattle grazing on large pastoral runs, supplemented by some activity related to the nearby Bowen Basin mining industry. The locality experiences a subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and mild winters, and the surrounding landscape features a mix of open forest, brigalow scrubland, and seasonal creek systems. Rockhampton, Queensland's beef capital and a well-serviced regional city, serves as the main hub for residents requiring shops, schools, hospitals, and professional services. Clarke Creek appeals to those drawn to the quiet, practical life of Central Queensland's pastoral hinterland.

Clarke Creek falls under postcode 4705 and is governed by the Livingstone Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Capricornia, while state elections fall under the Mirani electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4705
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Livingstone
Federal Electorate
Capricornia
State Electorate
Mirani
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-22.77°, 149.72°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
626.42 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4705

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4705 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,001
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,908

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4705; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rockhampton Station
80 km
N/A — car required

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
No local rail; Rockhampton Station ~80 km south
By Car (Peak)
60–75 min via Peak Downs Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
55–65 min

🛣️ Car-dependent; Peak Downs Highway (A22) is the main road access

Walkability Car-Dependent

No pedestrian infrastructure; all services require driving to Rockhampton or Mackay

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
32
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Livingstone Local Government Area, which contains Clarke Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.3 / 100k
2yr Down 48.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
152.9 / 100k
2yr Down 53.2% 10yr Up 20.2%
Non-FV assault
942.5 / 100k
2yr Up 23.4% 10yr Up 197.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.2% 10yr Up 406.0%
Steal from vehicle
241.9 / 100k
2yr Down 20.2% 10yr Down 32.8%
View all offence categories for Livingstone →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Clarke Creek QLD? +

Clarke Creek is located in Central Queensland approximately 80 kilometres north of Rockhampton, within the Isaac Regional Council area and the Capricornia federal electorate.

What highway passes through Clarke Creek? +

The Peak Downs Highway (A22) runs through the Clarke Creek area, connecting Rockhampton to the Bowen Basin mining towns of Moranbah and Mackay.

What is the population of Clarke Creek? +

Clarke Creek recorded a population of 32 at the 2021 Australian Census, consistent with its character as a remote rural grazing locality with a small permanent population.

Is Clarke Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Clarke Creek is part of the Livingstone LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.