Horseshoe Bay, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island, Queensland
Horseshoe Bay, seen from the top of the Forts Walk
Horseshoe Bay Location in Queensland
Population	611 (2021 census)
• Density	98.5/km2 (255/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4819
Area	6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.9 km (4 mi) NNE of Nelly Bay
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Townsville
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Localities around Horseshoe Bay: West Point Coral Sea Coral Sea West Point Horseshoe Bay Florence Bay West Point Arcadia Arcadia

Horseshoe Bay is a beautiful bay, town, and suburb located on Magnetic Island in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Townsville. This area is a very popular spot for tourists and a great place to relax and have fun. Many people come here to enjoy the beach and the lovely scenery. In 2021, about 611 people called Horseshoe Bay home.

A Glimpse into Horseshoe Bay's Past

Before 1962, this town was known by a different name: Bee-Ran. It's interesting how places can change their names over time!

The Horseshoe Bay Post Office opened in 1935. Before that, a local person had been helping with mail for 11 years without pay. The post office eventually closed in 1982.

A school called Horseshoe Bay Provisional School started on July 1, 1949. It later became Horseshoe Bay State School in 1954. However, this school closed its doors on April 28, 1972. It was located on Heath Street.

Starting in September 2006, new houses began to be built behind the existing homes in the southern part of the bay. This helped the area grow even more.

Who Lives in Horseshoe Bay?

The number of people living in Horseshoe Bay has slowly grown over the years.

• In 2006, there were 484 people living in the town.
• By 2016, the population had increased to 578 people.
• In the most recent count in 2021, 611 people lived in the suburb of Horseshoe Bay.

Learning in Horseshoe Bay

There are no schools directly in Horseshoe Bay itself. If you live here and go to primary school, you would likely attend Nelly Bay State School. This school is located in Nelly Bay, which is also on Magnetic Island.

For high school students, the closest option is Townsville State High School. This school is on the mainland in Railway Estate, a suburb of Townsville.

Fun Things to Do and See

Horseshoe Bay has several parks where you can relax and play:

• Apjohn Street Park
• Health Street Park
• Pollard Street Park

There is also a boat ramp available for people who want to launch their boats into the water. You can find it where Horseshoe Bay Road meets Pacific Drive. The Townsville City Council manages this boat ramp.