Sarina Range, Queensland

Sarina Range is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Sarina Range had a population of 277 people.

Geography

The Marlborough–Sarina Road runs through from south to north.

History

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.
East Funnel Creek Provisional School opened on 23 June 1941. In 1950, it became East Funnel Creek State School. It closed in 1963. It was on a site at 655 East Funnel Creek Road .

Demographics

In the, Sarina Range had a population of 250 people.
In the, Sarina Range had a population of 277 people.

Education

There are no schools in Sarina Range. The nearest government primary schools are Swayneville State School in neighbouring Sarina to the north and Koumala State School in neighbouring Koumala to the east. The nearest government secondary school is Sarina State High School in Sarina to the north.

Community groups

The Nebo Sarina Range branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 1994 Marlborough Sarina Road.