Sarina is the second-largest urban centre in the Mackay region. Located 34 kilometres south of Mackay on the Bruce Highway, Sarina is a major centre within the Mackay Regional Council Local Government area. Key industries in the area include sugar cane (growing and milling), cattle grazing and agriculture. Primarily built around the sugar industry, the Sarina district is now home to two of the largest coal terminals in Australia – Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay. Proximity to the coast and mountains also attracts tourists to this area. The Sarina area is well positioned to capitalise on the considerable growth occurring in the Mackay region. Sarina possesses a number of strategic assets that can be leveraged to assist in the development and delivery of future economic opportunities such as: existing industry, location, affordability and lifestyle.
