Arcadia QLD, 4819

Arcadia Real Estate: Suburb Profile

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If you're looking at buying in Arcadia, have a little read of our historical overview to learn more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.

Overview Arcadia is a coastal suburb in the smallest of the four bays on Magnetic Island (also called Yunbenun) in the City of Townsville. The suburbs surrounding Arcadia are West Point, Horseshoe Bay, Florence Bay, and Nelly Bay. On the east and south of the suburb is the Coral Sea.

Living in Arcadia The suburb is predominantly residential and is a popular destination for tourists. Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay are the most prominent locations in the area. Alma Bay is a favourite swimming spot for both locals and visitors. Amenities such as picnic tables, gas barbecue, children’s playground, toilets and changing areas are available here. Alma Bay is also popular for the ANZAC Day Commemorations that take place here annually.

Geoffrey Bay is declared as a Marine National Park Zone, so fishing and collecting are not allowed here. However, this area is good to explore during low tide and a well-known spot to feed rock wallabies.

There are currently no schools in Arcadia. The closest primary school is in the suburb of Nelly Bay, while the nearest secondary school is in the Townsville mainland.

History of Arcadia Not much is written about the history of Arcadia, the island where it is situated - Magnetic Island, got its name because of the “magnetic” effect that it had on the compass of Captain Cook’s ship when it passed the island in 1770. Since then, various explorations have been made into what caused the said anomaly, but nothing has been discovered.

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Real Estate Arcadia, 4819 Statistics

59yrs

Arcadia
Median Age

Demographic data provided by ABS 2016

Arcadia Median Property Price

Total properties sold in the last 12 months
House$685,000
Apartments / Units$275,000

Properties in Arcadia QLD, 4819

Agents in Arcadia QLD, 4819

Best of Magnetic
Property Agent Alex Strens
Best of Magnetic

Alex Strens

Sales Manager
Best of Magnetic
Property Agent Alex Strens
Best of Magnetic

Alex Strens

Sales Manager
Janice Gallagher Real Estate
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Janice Gallagher Real Estate

JANICE GALLAGHER

Sales representative
Explore Property Townsville
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Explore Property Townsville

MaryAnne Law

Sales Agent
First National Real Estate Magnetic Island
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First National Real Estate Magnetic Island

Ross Napier

Sales representative
Best of Magnetic
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Best of Magnetic

Lauren Paton

Best of Magnetic
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Best of Magnetic

Lauren Paton

Best of Magnetic
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Best of Magnetic

Karen Hellum

Best of Magnetic
Property Agent Jo Curran
Best of Magnetic

Jo Curran

Residential Property Manager
First National Real Estate Magnetic Island
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First National Real Estate Magnetic Island

Lauren Paton

Sales representative

Agencies in Arcadia QLD, 4819

Explore Property Townsville

Explore Property Townsville

Railway Estate

103 Boundary Street, Railway Estate QLD 4810
Best of Magnetic

Best of Magnetic

Nelly Bay

3 / 147-153 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay QLD 4819
Best of Magnetic

Best of Magnetic

Nelly Bay

3 / 147-153 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay QLD 4819
Best of Magnetic

Best of Magnetic

Nelly Bay

3 / 147-153 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay QLD 4819
Best of Magnetic

Best of Magnetic

Nelly Bay

3 / 147-153 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay QLD 4819
Janice Gallagher Real Estate

Janice Gallagher Real Estate

North Ward

Unit 8/88 Mitchell Street, North Ward QLD 4810
First National Real Estate Magnetic Island

First National Real Estate Magnetic Island

Arcadia

21 Marine Parade, Arcadia QLD 4819
First National Real Estate Magnetic Island

First National Real Estate Magnetic Island

Arcadia

21 Marine Parade, Arcadia QLD 4819

Surrounding Suburbs

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What's the size of Arcadia (Qld)? Arcadia (Qld) is 5.85 square kilometres and has a population of 53.
What's the postcode for Arcadia, QLD? The postcode for Arcadia, QLD is **4819**
What are the most common nationalities? The five most common nationalities of residents are: English, Scottish, Irish, German, Italian.
What restaurants are there in Arcadia (Qld)? Stagedoor Theatre Restaurant, Pips Pies - Fish & Chips, Bistro, Pip's.
What bottle shops are there in Arcadia (Qld)? Bottlemart.