Horseshoe Bay, Queensland
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Australian English Template:Side box Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Horseshoe Bay is a bay, town and suburb on Magnetic Island in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is a major tourist accommodation and recreation centre on the island.[2][3] In the Template:CensusAU, the suburb of Horseshoe Bay had a population of 611 people.[1]
History
Until 1962, it was known as the town of Bee-Ran.[2]
Horseshoe Bay Post Office opened in 1935, replacing 11 years of honorary service by a local resident.[4] It closed in 1982.[5]
Horseshoe Bay Provisional School opened on 1 July 1949. On 2 September 1954, it became Horseshoe Bay State School. It closed on 28 April 1972.[6] It was located at 2 Heath Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[7][8]
From September 2006, Horseshoe Bay was undergoing a string of housing development behind the existing residential area to the southern part of the bay.
Demographics
In the Template:CensusAU, the town of Horseshoe Bay had a population of 484 people.[9]
In the Template:CensusAU, the suburb of Horseshoe Bay had a population of 578 people.[10]
In the Template:CensusAU, the suburb of Horseshoe Bay had a population of 611 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Horseshoe Bay. The nearest primary school is Nelly Bay State School in Nelly Bay on the island. The nearest secondary school is Townsville State High School in Railway Estate in the Townsville mainland.[8]
Amenities
There are a number of parks in the area, including:
- Apjohn Street Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[11]
- Health Street Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[11]
- Pollard Street Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[11]
There is a boat ramp at the intersection of Horseshoe Bay Road and Pacific Drive (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".). It is managed by the Townsville City Council.[12]
Gallery
References
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External links
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