Arcadia is a coastal

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, Australia. In the , Arcadia had a population of 246 people. The town of Alma Bay is within the suburb ().

Geography

Arcadia is predominantly residential with around 97% of the dwellings being housing or unit type dwellings.

Demographics

In the , Arcadia had a population of 248 people. In the , Arcadia had a population of 246 people.

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

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in Railway Estate on the Townsville mainland.

Attractions

There are a number of lookouts: * Arcadia Lookout (also known as Alma Lookout) on the northern end of Endeavour Road () * Horseshoe Bay Lookout on the Nelly Bay - Acacia Bay track () * Sphinx Lookout on the Sphinx Lookout Track () Arcadia is also home to

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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''. Arcadia is home to the famous toad racing and a small population of rock wallabies.

References

External links

* {{Suburbs of Townsville Suburbs of Townsville Magnetic Island