Sarina Beach, Queensland

Sarina Beach is a coastal town and locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, Sarina Beach had a population of 607 people.[1]

Sarina Beach
Queensland
Sarina Beach
Coordinates21.3886°S 149.3130°E / -21.3886; 149.3130
Population607 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density32.29/km2 (83.62/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4737
Area18.8 km2 (7.3 sq mi)
LGA(s)Mackay Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal Division(s)Capricornia
Localities around Sarina Beach:
Sarina Grasstree Beach Campwin Beach
Sarina Sarina Beach Coral Sea
Sarina Freshwater Point Coral Sea

History

The name ultimately derives the Sarina Inlet, believed to be named by surveyor William Charles Borlase Wilson from Greek mythology meaning enchantress.[3]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Sarina Beach (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Sarina Beach – town in Mackay Region (entry 29967)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  3. "Sarina Beach – locality in Mackay Region (entry 46834)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
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