Arcadia, Queensland
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- 2.5 km (2 mi) NE of Nelly Bay
- 3.4 km (2 mi) S of Horseshoe Bay
- 5.5 km (3 mi) NE of Picnic Bay
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Nelly Bay | Arcadia | Coral Sea |
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Arcadia is a coastal suburb on Magnetic Island in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Arcadia had a population of 246 people.[1]
The town of Alma Bay is within the suburb (19°08′54″S 146°52′04″E / 19.1483°S 146.8677°E / -19.1483; 146.8677 (Alma Bay)).[3][4]
Geography
Arcadia is predominantly residential with around 97% of the dwellings being housing or unit type dwellings.[citation needed]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Arcadia had a population of 248 people.[5]
In the 2021 census, Arcadia had a population of 246 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Arcadia. The nearest primary school is Magnetic Island State School in neighbouring Nelly Bay to the south-west. The nearest secondary school is Townsville State High School in Railway Estate on the Townsville mainland.[6]
Attractions
There are a number of lookouts:[7]
- Arcadia Lookout (also known as Alma Lookout) on the northern end of Endeavour Road (19°08′45″S 146°51′56″E / 19.1458°S 146.8656°E / -19.1458; 146.8656 (Arcadia/Alma Lookout))[8][9]
- Horseshoe Bay Lookout on the Nelly Bay - Acacia Bay track (19°08′18″S 146°51′30″E / 19.1383°S 146.8584°E / -19.1383; 146.8584 (Horseshoe Bay Lookout))[8]
- Sphinx Lookout on the Sphinx Lookout Track (19°08′34″S 146°52′03″E / 19.1428°S 146.8675°E / -19.1428; 146.8675 (Sphinx Lookout))[8][9]
Arcadia is also home to Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay, which are the Island's best known beaches. It is also home to Centaur Guest House, a World War 2 house built in memory of the hospital ship Centaur.[citation needed]
Arcadia is home to the famous toad racing and a small population of rock wallabies.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Arcadia (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Arcadia – suburb in City of Townsville (entry 47878)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Alma Bay – town in City of Townsville (entry 428)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Arcadia (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Road and rail". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Lookouts — This Is Magnetic Island". Thisismaggie. Archived from the original on 16 March 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
External links
- "Magnetic Island". Queensland Places. University of Queensland.
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