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Arcadia QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Arcadia, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Arcadia QLD is 246 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arcadia is $626 per week ($32,552 per year). Median rent in Arcadia is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Arcadia has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Arcadia has a population density of 42.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Arcadia is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arcadia is $1,400.

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Arcadia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Arcadia Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$626/wk

$32,552 per year

#6677 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

63years

25 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Arcadia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (130) Female 48.0% (120)

Population Density

42.0

people per km²

246 people · 5.9 km²

Households

1.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,525

Family income/wk

Arcadia Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Arcadia Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

76.3% 58 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.7% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Arcadia Country of Birth

Australia

91.5%

England

5.3%

Germany

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Arcadia Religion

No Religion

34.5%

Catholic

26.9%

Anglican

13.4%

Not stated

10.5%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Buddhism

2.5%

Lutheran

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arcadia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Arcadia Employment

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Employed full-time

21.5% 44 people

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Employed part-time

17.6% 36 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 5 people

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Not in labour force

58.5% 120 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Arcadia Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.7%

Certificate III/IV

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Postgraduate Degree

15.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Arcadia Occupation

Professionals

25.4%

Managers

22.0%

Labourers

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Arcadia Field of Study

Engineering

25.8%

Society & Culture

22.6%

Education

14.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.1%

Management & Commerce

6.5%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

Health

4.8%

Creative Arts

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Arcadia Dwelling Types

Separate house

78.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

13.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arcadia Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

14.4%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Arcadia Marital Status

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Married

43.0% 101

↔️

Separated

3.8% 9

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Divorced

18.3% 43

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Widowed

8.1% 19

👤

Never married

26.8% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arcadia Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

18.9%

Irish

14.5%

Scottish

10.7%

Other

6.2%

German

5.0%

Dutch

2.7%

Italian

2.1%

Filipino

1.5%

Welsh

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

French

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arcadia School & University Attendance

Pre-school

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Arcadia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 18

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 425

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Arcadia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.8% 60

—

Not a volunteer

72.2% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arcadia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Arcadia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

52.8%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Walked only

11.3%

Ferry

7.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Arcadia Car Ownership

0 vehicles

19.2%

1 vehicle

50.8%

2 vehicles

24.2%

3 vehicles

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Arcadia Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.3%

2 bedrooms

49.5%

3 bedrooms

38.7%

4 bedrooms

2.7%

5 bedrooms

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Arcadia Population Mobility

19.9%

moved in the last year

46.3%

moved in the last 5 years

7.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arcadia Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

447

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arcadia Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Mental health

Stroke

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Arcadia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arcadia Family Structure

Couple — no children

62.2%

Couple — children under 15

14.8%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — no children under 15

8.9%

One parent — children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arcadia Military Service

🏅

Previously served

10.2% 22

👤

Never served

89.8% 193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Arcadia Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.2% 40

—

Did not provide

81.8% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arcadia Children Ever Born

No children

23.6%

1 child

24.7%

2 children

29.2%

3 children

13.5%

4 children

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Arcadia When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Arcadia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

34.0%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Arcadia Household Size

1 person

51.3%

2 persons

44.3%

3 persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arcadia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

185

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Arcadia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Arcadia Schools

schools nearby

government

1027

avg ICSEA score

123

total students

Magnetic Island State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 123 students

1027

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Arcadia Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,008/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Arcadia

Your weekly income

≈ $4,368/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $753/wk

Rent share 25.3%

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Arcadia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 123 Income: $657/wk Rent: $185/wk

Campaspe

Pop: 123 Income: $710/wk Rent: $95/wk

Cape Tribulation

Pop: 123 Income: $632/wk Rent: $150/wk

St Helens (Fraser Coast - Qld)

Pop: 123 Income: $495/wk Rent: $260/wk

Redbank Creek

Pop: 124 Income: $553/wk Rent: $265/wk

Gumlu

Pop: 124 Income: $762/wk Rent: $176/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arcadia

What is the population of Arcadia QLD?

The population of Arcadia QLD is 246 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 42.0 people per km².Arcadia is ranked #6,460 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Arcadia?

The median personal income in Arcadia QLD is $626 per week, or $32,552 per year.The median household income is $1,008 per week.Family income is $1,525 per week.Arcadia is ranked #6,677 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Arcadia?

Median rent in Arcadia QLD is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Arcadia ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Arcadia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arcadia QLD is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Arcadia?

The median age in Arcadia QLD is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Arcadia a good suburb to live in?

Arcadia is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 246.The median income is $626/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30078. All dollar figures in AUD.