Sarina Range
QLD 4737 • Queensland
About Sarina Range
Sarina Range is a rural locality in the Mackay Region of Queensland, situated in the hinterland south of the city of Mackay and inland from the coastal town of Sarina. Covering over 171 square kilometres of mostly agricultural and forested terrain, it had a population of 277 in the 2021 Census. The locality takes its name from the nearby Sarina district and sits within the Isaac Range foothills, characterised by cane farming country, grazing land, and remnant bushland.
Life in Sarina Range centres on rural and agricultural activities, with cattle grazing and sugarcane farming being the dominant land uses. Residents rely on the township of Sarina (approximately 34 km south of Mackay) for schools, supermarkets, and health services, while Mackay city itself provides a full range of urban amenities. The locality appeals to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with the convenience of a regional city nearby and attracts families and workers connected to the agricultural sector.
Sarina Range falls under postcode 4737 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mirani electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Mackay CBD
🛣️ Sarina township is the nearest service centre. Mackay city (approx 40 km north) provides the full range of urban services and is accessible via the Bruce Highway.
A spread-out rural locality with no public transport. A car is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Oakenden School Road
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Anzac Street
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Broad Street
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3 Range Road
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Sarina Range Road