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Sarina, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Sarina is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,534. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,534 Population 19/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$23,998 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,998 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Sarina

Sarina

Sarina is a rural town and coastal locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Sarina had a population of 5,619. Before being renamed Sarina in 1907, the early township had been called Plane Creek. It is situated on land that was traditionally occupied by the Yuwi people, who spoke Yuwibara language.

People

Population5,534
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density19/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,998
Per Capita$23,998
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership73.2%
Housing Units2,214

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population5,534
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-21.4191°, 149.2168°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation56.8 inches (1,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,998
Median Age40.0 years

About Sarina

Sarina is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,534. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Sarina has a population of 5,534 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,534
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
297.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sarina vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sarina is $23,998, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,998 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $462, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 526 business establishments.

Income: Sarina vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,998
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,998
Avg Weekly Wage$462

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)526

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sarina is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 73.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,214 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.2%
Owner-Occupied73.2%
Renter-Occupied26.8%
Housing Units2,214

Property Tax

Climate in Sarina

Sarina has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1510 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 24° / 30.5° 264.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 321.4
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 22.7° / 29° 254.3
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 20.5° / 26.9° 139.2
May 21°C / 70°F 17.5° / 24.4° 95.7
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.2° 56.9
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.7° / 21.7° 31.6
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23° 32.4
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.9° 23.0
Oct 24°C / 75°F 19.9° / 28.1° 30.3
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.7° 92.0
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.7° 169.3
Sarina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-21.4191°N, 149.2168°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.52"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Apr 12, 2002.

Apr 12, 2002 35 km NNW of Moranbah, Australia M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 136 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 135 km
2010 Ului Category 1 136 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 200 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 202 km
1989 Aivu Category 3 275 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 153 km
1980 Simon Category 3 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Warmest
February 80°F (26°C) 12.5 in Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
April 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 74°F (24°C) 2.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
December 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in

Sarina has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.5") and September the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Sarina

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sarina State High School
Sarina State Primary School
St Annes Catholic Primary School
Swayneville State School
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Radio Stations near Sarina

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
4MK 1026 AM Mackay mackay, oldies AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Sarina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Field of Dreams Museum

Libraries in Sarina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sarina Library0.0

Hotels in Sarina

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carlons
Sarina Hotel
Tandara Hotel
Tramway Motel

Restaurants in Sarina

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hideaway Restaurant

Cafes in Sarina

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kokobella
Natalesha's Cafe

Monuments in Sarina

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cane Toad

Theme Parks in Sarina

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Sugarshed

Veterinaries in Sarina

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sarina Veterinary Surgery

Train Stations in Sarina

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sarina

Gas Stations in Sarina

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #2379038428
Caltex
Liberty
Pearl Energy

Banks in Sarina

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
BOQ
NAB

Golf Courses in Sarina

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sarina Golf Course

Airports Near Sarina

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mackay AirportMKYMedium Airport
Brampton Island AirportBMPSmall Airport
Bundarra AirportSmall Airport
KESWICK ISLAND AIRSTRIPSmall Airport
Lakeside AirparkSmall Airport
Long Island AirstripSmall Airport
Nebo AirstripSmall Airport
Palmyra AirstripSmall Airport
temple island airstripSmall Airport
Tierawoomba Homestead AirportSmall Airport
Turtle Park AirstripSmall Airport
Wild Duck Island AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sarina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sarina Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarina

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Life Church
Sarina Christian Family Church
St Luke's Anglican Church
St Luke's Anglican Church Hall
St Michael's Catholic Church
St Michael's Parish Centre
Wesleyan Methodist

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sarina

What is the population of Sarina?

Sarina has a population of 5,534 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Sarina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,998, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sarina?

Sarina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sarina?

Sarina has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $462. There are 526 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sarina?

The median home value in Sarina is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 73.2%.

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