Lifestyle

Population movement from southern states to Queensland coastal areas will continue to influence property demand, especially for coastal areas with close proximity to major regional centers. The Sarina area provides the prime location for sea change and lifestyle choices with its ideal climatic conditions, mountain ranges, beach communities and acreage allotments. Fishing, prawning and boating activities are all available on Sarina’s doorstep. Residents are able to combine a coastal lifestyle within a rural setting, while also maintaining close proximity to socio-economic activities and opportunities.

• Sarina is nestled in the foothills of the Connors Range and only 10 minutes from a host of picturesque sandy beaches, offshore islands, and prime fishing areas.
  
• This sea change destination is benefiting from the resources boom by capturing the wealth pouring out of the Bowen Basin and Mackay.
  
• Sarina benefits from its close proximity to Mackay and the Bowen Basin, providing a number of employment, commercial, cultural and social opportunities.
  
• Sarina provides access to most major facilities including, schooling and child care, hospitals and health care facilities, emergency services, shopping, financial services, sport and recreational activities, library and cultural activities.
  
• There are four main economic drivers influencing the growth in the Sarina region.  The resources boom is being fuelled by continued demand for coal, in particular from China, India and Japan.  As a result of the resources boom, employment growth has increased significantly in both mining and non-mining activities.  This growth is having a major impact on economic development in Sarina, as reflected in the infrastructure improvements, construction/expansion of retail outlets and increase in residential properties.  Sarina’s favorable climatic conditions and coastal setting, is making it a popular lifestyle choice for those seeking the ‘seachange’ destination.  Population movement from the southern states to Queensland coastal areas is influencing property demand, especially for coastal areas with close proximity to a major regional centre.  Sarina is only 30 minutes from the Mackay CBD.