Sarina, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sarina, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Sarina |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.4358 |
| Longitude | 149.1646 |
| Population | 5,534 |
| Density | 22.1 /km² |
| Area | 250.7 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 4737 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 776 km north-northwest |
Sarina is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,534. The locality covers an area of 250.7 km², giving a population density of about 22.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 776 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Sarina is located at 21.4358°S, 149.1646°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4737. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sarina rests in a landscape defined by the gentle descent of sugarcane fields towards the coast, a checkerboard of verdant green stretching towards a hazy horizon. It lies 32.7 km south of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 184°T), and is situated 10.8 km west of Armstrong Beach. The air here carries a humid sweetness, a constant reminder of the fertile soil and the generous Queensland sun that nurtures the cane. Broad, flat plains dominate, broken only by the occasional cluster of palms and the sturdy, practical architecture of farmhouses, their verandahs designed to catch the slightest breeze. This is a place where the sky feels vast and often painted with the dramatic colours of tropical sunsets, casting long shadows across the meticulously tended paddies.
The history of Sarina is intrinsically bound to the sugar industry, a legacy that shaped its development from early colonial days. The rich alluvial plains, once home to Indigenous peoples, were transformed by the relentless labour of cultivating sugarcane, and that industry continues to be the lifeblood of the local economy, employing many and defining the rhythm of the region. Beyond the cane, the proximity to the coast offers opportunities for fishing and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, with neighbouring communities often sharing the bounty of the ocean. The distinctive Sarina Sugar Shed, a local attraction, stands as a tangible link to this enduring heritage, offering a glimpse into the machinery and methods that have sustained the town for generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sarina, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Sarina, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Sarina includes the postcode (4737), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sarina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |