Ida Bay vs Southport Lagoon

Ida Bay and Southport Lagoon are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Ida Bay has a small population of 14 people, while Southport Lagoon is largely non-residential with no residents. The biggest difference is the travel time to the city, which is far higher in Southport Lagoon at 208 minutes compared to 86 minutes in Ida Bay.

Both areas share a lack of local infrastructure, with neither having any schools, public transport routes, or transport stops. These similar conditions show how isolated both locations are, although the gap in drive times to the city has remained consistent over time.