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Sarina

1,440 km²

Sarina has remained a steady rural hub in the Mackay region with a population that continues to grow. It is a large, sprawling area where most people rely on cars to get around. The community is marked by a First Nations population that is notably younger and more prosperous than the national average. It serves as a quiet residential centre with a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are much younger than usual, with a typical age of 21. They also fare better than most similar areas, with an unemployment rate of only 8.0%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

857 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

41.1% Year 12 Here 41.1% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

8.0% Unemployment Here 8.0% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$660 Median income Here $660 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,807 Household income Here $1,807 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1 that is far below the Queensland average. Only 21.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' walkshed, and access to schools and groceries is much lower than the state average.

2.1 Walk score

2.1 Types ≤15 min