Sarina Beach, Queensland facts for kids
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 Sarina Beach
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 607 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 32.29/km2 (83.6/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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Sarina Beach is a cool coastal town in Queensland, Australia. It's located right by the ocean in the Mackay Region. Imagine living super close to the beach!
In 2016, about 607 people called Sarina Beach home. It's a smaller community, perfect for enjoying the quiet beach life.
The Story of Sarina Beach
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Sarina Beach got its name from the nearby Sarina Inlet.
How Sarina Got Its Name
A surveyor named William Charles Borlase Wilson is believed to have named the inlet. He might have been inspired by Greek mythology. The name "Sarina" is thought to mean "enchantress" in Greek mythology. An enchantress is like a magical, charming woman. It's a pretty cool and mysterious name for a beach town!
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