Sarina, QLD 4737
Isaac Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4737
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Median house price
$445,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Sarina itself.
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Sarina at a glance
- Median unit
- $330,000
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses
- Population
- 5,619
- Median age 40
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Sarina
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Sarina, houses changed hands at $445,000 in 2024, well below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Sarina itself. 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.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Sarina
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,617 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Sarina
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 56/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 70%
- Renter occupied
- 26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.01% (median rent $600/wk against a $445,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.01%
- On the $445,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
4,077 offences recorded in 2026 across the Isaac Regional Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Isaac Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,617 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 12.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Sarina
- What is the median house price in Sarina?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Sarina, QLD 4737 is $445,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Sarina itself. The median unit price is $330,000.
- How much is my house worth in Sarina?
- A useful starting point is the Sarina median house price of $445,000 (units $330,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Sarina a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Sarina is 7.0%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $445,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Sarina: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Sarina is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Isaac Regional Council area, QLD 4737.
- What is the average rent in Sarina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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