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Sarina Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Sarina Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 615. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
615 Population 2/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$25,925 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,925 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population615
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,925
Per Capita$25,925
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership82.5%
Housing Units246

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population615
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-21.3884°, 149.3086°
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$25,925
Median Age46.0 years

About Sarina Beach

Sarina Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 615. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 Beach has a population of 615 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

615
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
297.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sarina Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sarina Beach is $25,925, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,925 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $499, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Sarina Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,925
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,925
Avg Weekly Wage$499

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sarina Beach is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 82.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 246 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, 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

Homeownership82.5%
Owner-Occupied82.5%
Renter-Occupied17.5%
Housing Units246

Property Tax

Climate in Sarina Beach

Sarina Beach 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 Beach 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 23 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-21.3884°N, 149.3086°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

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 4 138 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 125 km
2010 Ului Category 1 136 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 190 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 202 km
1989 Aivu Category 3 278 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 145 km
1980 Simon Category 3 187 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 Beach 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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Radio Stations near Sarina Beach

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Sarina Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Field of Dreams Museum

Libraries in Sarina Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dudley Denny City Library0.0
Sarina Library0.0
Walkerston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sarina Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Victoria Street Markets

Hotels in Sarina Beach

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandpiper Motel

Restaurants in Sarina Beach

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Surf Club - Sarina Beach

Gas Stations in Sarina Beach

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1731642638

Airports Near Sarina Beach

11 airports within the area.

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

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 Beach

What is the population of Sarina Beach?

Sarina Beach has a population of 615 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sarina Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,925, 66% 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 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sarina Beach?

Sarina Beach 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 Beach?

Sarina Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $499. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sarina Beach?

The median home value in Sarina Beach is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 82.5%.

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