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 (-19.1483°N, 146.8677°W).

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 Townsville State High School in Railway Estate on the Townsville mainland.

Attractions

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.