Arcadia, Queensland

Arcadia is a coastal suburb on Magnetic Island in the City of Townsville, Queensland, 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.

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

There are no schools in Arcadia. The nearest government primary school is Magnetic Island State School in neighbouring Nelly Bay to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Townsville State High School in Railway Estate on the Townsville mainland.

There are a number of lookouts:

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