Ever heard of Tasmania? It’s Australia’s giant green island — almost the size of Sri Lanka — and yet, barely half a million people live there. Why? That’s the mystery we’re solving. Tasmania is like Australia's cooler, quieter twin, from its wild Roaring Forties winds to lush rainforests and untouched coasts. It’s less fiery, more forested, and runs on clean energy — so why do people still see it as remote? We’re diving deep into Tasmania’s weird climate, rugged geography, and what really makes it so different from mainland Australia. Watch now — this is the Australia nobody talks about, but absolutely should. 🇦🇺 Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/
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00:02And here, a little to the south, is its island part called Tasmania.
00:07It's a giant island with beautiful and rich nature, great weather, and delicious food.
00:12But for some reason, very few people live here.
00:16Something makes people leave this place.
00:18Something prevents people from moving here.
00:20And this something is...
00:22Let's find out!
00:25So, the population of Tasmania is over half a million people.
00:29That's not a lot.
00:30In fact, Tasmania is Australia's smallest state by population.
00:35But it's the 26th largest island in the world.
00:38Its area is about the size of Ireland or Switzerland.
00:41In other states, the area is much smaller.
00:44And there are quite a lot of people.
00:46For example, over 8 million residents live in New South Wales,
00:51more than 7 million in Victoria, and over 5 million in Queensland.
00:55Also, mainland Australia is much more likely to endure fires and scorching sun.
01:01Tasmania has a fairly cool climate and amazing nature.
01:05So, what's the reason?
01:07Why do so few people live here?
01:10Let's visit the south-eastern part of Tasmania, where the Tasman Peninsula is located.
01:16If you look at the map, you'll see that there's the Tasman Sea, connected to the boundless Pacific Ocean.
01:22So, it looks like the Port Arthur we're going to visit is on the edge of the world.
01:27In the past, there was Tasmania's official prison here that opened in 1830.
01:32Prisoners served their sentences and worked at a logging station.
01:36It was hard work, and many could not survive it.
01:39It's scary to imagine what happened inside the walls of this prison, and how many people stayed there forever.
01:47But think for yourself, the Tasman Peninsula is on the edge of the world.
01:52There's almost nothing here, except wild nature.
01:55Prisoners arrived there on ships and spent long hours doing hard work.
02:00There was no air conditioning, or a soft bed.
02:03There was no hope of getting out of there.
02:05Some guards treated them cruelly.
02:07They were starving.
02:08Some got bitten by venomous snakes.
02:11There was nowhere to escape.
02:13The prison closed in 1877, but even today, it still inspires horror among tourists.
02:20Not only because of its appearance and history, but also because of the strange phenomena that occur there.
02:28According to rumors and legends, the spirits of prisoners roamed the territory of Port Arthur.
02:33And on Monday morning, you can hear bells ring in an old ruined church building.
02:39But the thing is, the bells haven't been there for a long time.
02:43Of course, those are all rumors, and there are no confirmed facts.
02:47But you might feel uncomfortable in this place because of its sinister past and creepy atmosphere.
02:53Port Arthur is one of the most mysterious places in Tasmania.
02:57But there's something worse.
03:00Welcome to Franklin House.
03:01It's a large estate with gardens and a huge building.
03:06There's a chance that as soon as you cross the threshold of this house, you will want to leave immediately.
03:11There are a lot of antiques here, but there's also something elusive and sinister in the air.
03:18This house was built by a former convict.
03:21Four years after the construction, he leased the mansion to a school teacher who turned it into an academy for boys.
03:27It's not known what happened in the walls of this building in the past, but today, according to rumors, mysterious phenomena take place here.
03:37Objects move by themselves, eerie noises come from empty rooms, and shadows of human figures are spotted in halls.
03:44Plus, according to a non-profit company that researches mysterious phenomena, there's an increased level of electromagnetic activity in this house.
03:54What does it mean, nature, weather, or phantoms?
04:00Choose for yourself what to believe in.
04:03Okay, there are two creepy places in Tasmania, but the reason why people leave this place is different.
04:08We're getting closer and closer to it.
04:12Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, and there's an old prison here, where people still run tours.
04:18Tourists come here to tickle their nerves, because the most terrible sentences were carried out here.
04:23There are rumors about strange smells, flickering shadows, and a creepy atmosphere that make this place scary.
04:32Yes, if you're a tourist and come here for fun, you will get an interesting experience.
04:36But if you're a local and live nearby, then maybe it might bother you.
04:41But of course, an abandoned old prison wouldn't discourage people from living on a giant, picturesque island.
04:47There's a bigger reason.
04:48There's a city in Tasmania called Richmond.
04:53According to local legends, once upon a time, George Grover lived here.
04:58He was a security guard who kept order during the construction of the Richmond Bridge, which was built by convicts.
05:05George Grover was an evil man who treated prisoners cruelly.
05:09One day, the prisoners decided to take revenge on him and pushed him off the bridge.
05:14Since then, rumors have been circulating that the spirit of George Grover is walking under the bridge with his big black and white dog, which is called Grover's Dog.
05:24Tourists and locals reported they had seen this evil security guard at night.
05:29He didn't harm them, but gave a severe fright.
05:33Many terrible events related to escaped prisoners also took place on the island.
05:37So judging by the history of Tasmania, there's been a lot of pain and misery here.
05:42Perhaps this affects the overall energy of the island.
05:46But is this the reason why so few people come to live here?
05:50Now, we'll finally learn the most terrifying explanation.
05:53Are you ready?
05:55Please get away from the screens if you're faint of heart.
05:59There's almost no internet connection in some parts of the island.
06:02Boo!
06:04The signal is very weak and unreliable, which makes it impossible for people to work remotely and watch our videos.
06:10Besides, Tasmania is separated from Australia by the Bass Strait, which creates logistical difficulties for trade and traveling.
06:19Today in 2025, would you agree to live on a huge island with bad internet?
06:25You will also have to pay more and wait longer for the delivery of any goods.
06:30One of the main sources of income is tourism.
06:32In addition, rental prices are rising here, especially in central cities.
06:38Because of logistical difficulties, prices for food and necessities are rising here.
06:43One of the biggest problems is waiting lists in public hospitals in Tasmania.
06:48People who need modern medical care have to wait a long time for their turn, or they got to spend tons of money to get to the mainland.
06:56Tasmania is getting old.
06:58More and more young people are leaving this place.
07:01There are no major corporate headquarters on the island.
07:04There are no large enterprises here like in Sydney and Melbourne, which means there are few career opportunities.
07:11Low salaries and unemployment are forcing young people to move to the mainland.
07:16The falling standard of living creates serious demographic problems.
07:21On the one hand, this is bad.
07:23The fewer people there are, the more difficult it is to raise the economy, to run agriculture, and somehow improve this region.
07:30But on the other hand, it's good for nature.
07:33About 24% of Tasmania's land area is a World Heritage Site.
07:38This territory is one of the last in the world to have cool rainforests.
07:43It's also home to one of the richest archaeological sites in Australia.
07:47Scientists found evidence that people lived here at least 20,000 years ago.
07:53Of course, these factors are not as creepy as the stories about haunted houses, but they can scare you away from moving to Tasmania.
08:01The idea that you live almost on the edge of the world, surrounded by the endless waters of the ocean, can be scary.
08:07You can meet unique animals that don't live anywhere else in the world and see incredible trees.
08:14For example, the centurion tree, which is eucalyptus, is one of the tallest and oldest trees in the world.
08:21Its height is about 330 feet, and its age is about 400 years.
08:27The nature of Tasmania is incredibly beautiful.
08:31There's so much peace and calm here.
08:33In a sense, it's a paradise.
08:35But let's be honest.
08:36Would you agree to live here considering all the nuances?
08:40Let's hope that people will find ways to improve the economy and raise the standard of living
08:45so young people won't leave this region.
08:48That's it for today.
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