Sarina Range is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Sarina Range had a population of 250 people.[1]
Sarina Range Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Sarina Range | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 21.5513°S 149.1083°E / -21.5513; 149.1083 (Sarina Range (centre of locality)) | ||||||||||||||
Population | 250 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 1.459/km2 (3.78/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4737 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 171.4 km2 (66.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Mackay Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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The name Sarina Range is probably derived from the Sarina Inlet, which in turn is believed to be named by surveyor William Charles Borlase Wilson, using a name from Greek mythology indicating enchantress.[2]
East Funnel Creek Provisional School opened on 23 June 1941. In 1950 it became East Funnel Creek State School. It closed in 1963.[3]
In the 2016 census Sarina Range had a population of 250 people.[1]
The Nebo Sarina Range branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 1994 Marlborough Sarina Road.[4]
Towns, suburbs and localities in the Mackay Region, Queensland | |
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