For those frustrated by scorching heatwaves and stifling humidity, Tasmania has often been seen as a welcoming refuge.

The island state's maximum summer temperatures generally hover in the mid-20s, offering relief from the extremes found on the mainland.

Its temperate forests, jagged shores and slower pace of life have also drawn families from across Australia.

'Climate refugees' moving to Tasmania Photo shows A young man with shoulder-length red hair and a young woman with braided blonde hair.

Jack and Anna swapped the humidity of Queensland for chilly days in Tasmania, but is Tasmania really a climate refuge?

But life in Tasmania is not free from challenges, with the state regularly among the country's worst performers in key metrics like education and healthcare.

While the numb

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