Sarina, Queensland

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Sarina Queensland
Population:	3,285 ^[1]
Postcode:	4737
Location:	932 km (579 mi) from Brisbane 34 km (21 mi) from Mackay 296 km (184 mi) from Rockhampton
LGA:	Mackay Regional Council
State District:	Mirani
Federal Division:	Dawson

Sarina is a town in central Queensland, Australia. It is situated 34 kilometres (21 mi) south of the city of Mackay, and approximately 300 kilometres (186 mi) north of the city of Rockhampton. At the 2006 census, Sarina had a population of 3,285.^[1]

Sarina lies just inland of the coast on the Bruce Highway. Industries include sugar cane growing and milling, cattle grazing and agriculture. Proximity to the coast and mountains also attracts tourists to this area. It is a major supplier of ethanol through its sugar mill and distillery.^{[citation needed]}

There is a State Primary School as well as Sarina State High School, many of the facilities are not as good as other towns but the soccer grounds are still used by the wide community. There is also a Rugby League ground that is one of the highest quality in the district.^{[citation needed]}

15 kilometres north is the biggest coal distribution terminal in the world.^{[citation needed]} Recently tourism has grown in Sarina with Mackay being relatively close.