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Sarina QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sarina, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sarina QLD is 5,619 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sarina is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Sarina is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Sarina has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Sarina has a population density of 22.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sarina is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sarina is $1,733.

There were 1,191 recorded offences in Sarina in 2025-26, a rate of 212 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (310 offences).

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Sarina Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sarina Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$710/wk

$36,920 per year

#5302 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sarina Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (2,824) Female 49.8% (2,798)

Population Density

22.4

people per km²

5,619 people · 250.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,917

Family income/wk

Sarina Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sarina Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

48.8% 664 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.2% 696 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sarina Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.3%

India

0.4%

Germany

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Sarina Religion

No Religion

38.8%

Catholic

20.3%

Anglican

15.8%

Not stated

12.8%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sarina Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Sarina Languages Spoken at Home

Other

47.2%

Afrikaans

15.1%

SAL Tot

11.3%

SAL Filipin

7.5%

German

7.5%

Samoan

5.7%

Australian Indigenous

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sarina Employment

💼

Employed full-time

40.4% 1,560 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.6% 680 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 129 people

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Not in labour force

38.7% 1,497 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Sarina Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.6%

Bachelor Degree

12.4%

Certificate I/II

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Postgraduate Degree

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Sarina Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.2%

Professionals

14.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Managers

9.1%

Labourers

8.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.0%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Sarina Field of Study

Engineering

38.8%

Management & Commerce

14.5%

Society & Culture

10.0%

Health

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Education

7.3%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Agriculture & Environment

3.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

Information Technology

1.6%

Creative Arts

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Sarina Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sarina Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sarina Marital Status

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Married

45.2% 2,037

↔️

Separated

4.1% 186

📋

Divorced

9.5% 426

🕊️

Widowed

5.6% 253

👤

Never married

35.6% 1,603

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sarina Ancestry

Australian

34.1%

English

30.3%

Scottish

7.5%

Irish

7.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

German

4.8%

Other

4.7%

Italian

1.6%

Maltese

1.5%

Dutch

1.0%

Filipino

0.9%

New Zealander

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sarina School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.1%

Secondary — Government

32.6%

Primary — Catholic

8.2%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Pre-school

6.3%

Secondary — Catholic

5.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Sarina Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 625

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 9,386

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Sarina Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.5% 619

—

Not a volunteer

84.5% 3,380

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sarina Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.0%

$300-$449/mo

2.4%

$450-$599/mo

2.5%

$600-$799/mo

3.2%

$800-$999/mo

5.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sarina How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.2%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Walked only

4.1%

Bus

1.0%

Truck

0.7%

Other

0.7%

Bicycle

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Sarina Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.9%

1 vehicle

31.4%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

16.1%

4+ vehicles

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Sarina Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.8%

2 bedrooms

15.5%

3 bedrooms

48.0%

4 bedrooms

27.0%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Sarina Population Mobility

13.1%

moved in the last year

34.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sarina Indigenous Population

10.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,074

Indigenous residents

9,005

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sarina Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

519

Arthritis

206

Asthma

198

Diabetes

179

Heart disease

165

Lung condition

137

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Sarina Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sarina Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.3%

Couple — no children

29.8%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sarina Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 4

🏅

Previously served

3.6% 144

👤

Never served

96.3% 3,872

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sarina Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 478

—

Did not provide

88.1% 3,529

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sarina Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

29.2%

3 children

19.2%

4 children

10.6%

5+ children

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Sarina When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Sarina Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.9%

5–14 hours

26.7%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

28.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Sarina Household Size

1 person

23.3%

2 persons

35.8%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

7.4%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sarina Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,261

Moved — same area (SA2)

297

Moved from QLD

276

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Sarina Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.0%

Step family — no other children

9.3%

Blended family — no other children

6.2%

Intact family — other children present

2.0%

Other couple — children only

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sarina Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,191 total

Theft

310

Drug Offences

204

Assault

166

Domestic Violence

125

Traffic

119

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Sarina Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,605/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Sarina

Your weekly income

≈ $6,955/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,305/wk

Rent share 18.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $175/wk

West Gladstone

Income: $698/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $70/wk

Oakey

Income: $651/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $35/wk

Wandal

Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

Heatley

Income: $662/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

Tivoli

Income: $691/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $15/wk

East Ipswich

Income: $735/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk

Cranbrook (Qld)

Income: $703/wk Rent: $293/wk Save: $7/wk

Sarina vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Harlaxton

Pop: 2,824 Income: $611/wk Rent: $280/wk

Kanimbla (Qld)

Pop: 2,827 Income: $916/wk Rent: $450/wk

Bundaberg East

Pop: 2,839 Income: $613/wk Rent: $285/wk

Zilzie

Pop: 2,846 Income: $643/wk Rent: $370/wk

Cedar Vale

Pop: 2,856 Income: $840/wk Rent: $460/wk

Railway Estate

Pop: 2,871 Income: $877/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Sarina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sarina

What is the population of Sarina QLD?

The population of Sarina QLD is 5,619 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.4 people per km².Sarina is ranked #1,408 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sarina?

The median personal income in Sarina QLD is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,605 per week.Family income is $1,917 per week.Sarina is ranked #5,302 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sarina?

Median rent in Sarina QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sarina ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sarina?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sarina QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sarina?

The median age in Sarina QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sarina a good suburb to live in?

Sarina is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,619.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32518. All dollar figures in AUD.