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 | |||||||||||||||
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  Sarina Beach | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 21.3886°S 149.3130°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 607 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 32.29/km2 (83.62/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4737 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 18.8 km2 (7.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Mackay Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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History
The name ultimately derives the Sarina Inlet, believed to be named by surveyor William Charles Borlase Wilson from Greek mythology meaning enchantress.[3]
Geography
The waters and inlets of the Coral Sea form most of the southern boundary and parts of the eastern.[4]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Sarina Beach (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Sarina Beach – town in Mackay Region (entry 29967)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- "Sarina Beach – locality in Mackay Region (entry 46834)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- Google (20 August 2021). "Sarina Beach, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
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