Sarina, Queensland facts for kids
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Plane Creek Sugar Mill
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 Sarina
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 5,522 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 22.026/km2 (57.05/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4737 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 250.7 km2 (96.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Mackay Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Sarina is a rural town and coastal locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Sarina had a population of 5,522 people.
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Geography
Sarina lies just inland of the east coast of Queensland, 34 kilometres (21 mi) south of the city of Mackay, and approximately 300 kilometres (190 mi) north of the city of Rockhampton. The Bruce Highway passes through the locality from south to north, as does the North Coast railway line.
The town of Sarina is located on Plane Creek, which flows into the Coral Sea, but most of the urban development is on the northern side of the creek. The Bruce Highway and the railway line pass through the town, which is served by the Sarina railway station.
The neighbourhood of Oonooie lies 6.8 km south of the town (21°28′00″S 149°13′59″E / 21.46667°S 149.23306°E) and is the name of a former railway station on the North Coast line, which was named on 29 April 1915, reportedly after a principal clanswoman of that area.
The neighbourhood of Mount Convenient lies 4.8 km north of the town (21°24′00″S 149°12′00″E / 21.40000°S 149.20000°E) and is the name of a former railway station on the North Coast line, which was named on 30 October 1913 after a nearby peak, Mount Convenient.
The Goonyella railway line passes along the eastern boundary of the locality towards the Hay Point coal terminal.
History
Sarina was originally known as Plane Creek, but took its present name from the Sarina Inlet which was in turn named after Sarina, the Greek mythological enchantress, by William Charles Borlase Wilson, a surveyor, some time before 1882.
At the 2006 census, Sarina had a population of 3,285.
Heritage listings
Sarina has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Broad Street: Sarina War Memorial
Attractions
Proximity to the coast and mountains attracts tourists through this area. Recently tourism has grown in Sarina with Mackay being relatively close.
A large cane toad statue, called Buffy, is situated in the town centre in honour of Sarina's cane farming history. Buffy was made from fibreglass in the early 1980s for a parade float for the Apex Sugar Festival. The name Buffy comes from the species name bufo marinus.
Buffy has been painted for the "state of origin" football game multiple times and has even been stolen. To try and deter further theft, buffy has been chained to the concrete slab on broad street where he resides, though this hasn't stopped people from decorating buffy with "Queenslander" flags and state of origin banners
Economy
Industries include sugar cane growing and milling, cattle grazing and agriculture. It is a major supplier of ethanol through Wilmar International's Plane Creek sugar mill (21°25′42″S 149°12′58″E / 21.4283°S 149.2162°E).
Approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) north is the second largest export coal terminal in Australia, and one of the biggest coal distribution terminals in the world, Hay Point.
Sport
Sarina is home of the Sarina Crocodiles, a Rugby league club, producing Queensland representative players including Martin Bella, Dale Shearer, Kevin Campion, Daly Cherry-Evans and dual international Wendell Sailor.
Education
Sarina State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Broad Street (21°25′20″S 149°13′03″E / 21.4222°S 149.2174°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 465 students with 35 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 24 non-teaching staff (17 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
Swayneville State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 952 Sarina Marlborough Road (21°28′21″S 149°08′38″E / 21.4726°S 149.1440°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 112 students with 12 teachers (10 full-time equivalent) and 11 non-teaching staff (6 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 3 Range Road (21°25′27″S 149°12′51″E / 21.4243°S 149.2143°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 210 students with 20 teachers (17 full-time equivalent) and 15 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent).
Sarina State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at Anzac Street (21°25′15″S 149°12′49″E / 21.4208°S 149.2136°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 743 students with 64 teachers (61 full-time equivalent) and 43 non-teaching staff (27 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
Notable people from Sarina
- Martin Bella – former professional rugby league footballer, represented Australia and Queensland
- Kevin Campion – Former professional Rugby league represented Queensland
- Paul Campion – Radio host
- Daly Cherry-Evans – Professional Rugby league player, represented Queensland and Australia
- Wendell Sailor – Professional Rugby league and Rugby union player
- Dale Shearer – former professional rugby league footballer, represented Australia and Queensland
Images for kids
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Buffy, the Big Cane Toad
