Sarina at a glance
Median house
$445,000
Median unit
$330,000
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
5,619
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Sarina.
The postcode for Sarina is 4737 (QLD).
The median house price in Sarina is $445,000.
Sarina (4737) sits in the Isaac region of Queensland. The median house here is $445,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Sarina has roughly 5,619 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sarina scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sarina's population at 5,619, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,619
Median age
40
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $445,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $330,000, roughly 26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $89,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Sarina on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$445,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $330,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$445,000
$330,000
5,619
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.51% (median rent $300/wk against a $445,000 price tag). Units yield 4.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.51%
Based on $445,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.73%
Based on $330,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Isaac Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,645
total offences in 2026 across the Isaac Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
56
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sarina.
Local schools for Sarina
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Government School Catchment
Sarina State High School
Sarina State School
Alligator Creek State School
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Frequently asked
About Sarina.
- What is the median house price in Sarina?
- The median house price in Sarina, QLD 4737 is $445,000. The median unit price is $330,000.
- What is the Sarina postcode?
- Sarina is in the 4737 postcode, in QLD, in the Isaac Regional Council region.
- Where is Sarina?
- Sarina is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4737, in the Isaac Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sarina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Sarina?
- There are 5 schools serving Sarina on this page, including Sarina State High School, Sarina State School, St Anne's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Sarina?
- Sarina has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sarina?
- Sarina is close to Plane Creek West, Sarina Beach, Armstrong Beach, Alligator Creek, Shinfield.
- What is the population of Sarina?
- The population of Sarina is approximately 5,619 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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