As Andy delves deeper into the mysterious disappearance of his father's friend Hugo, he unearths a web of dark secrets that the tight-knit community of the outback town is hiding. Determined to find Hugo and uncover the truth, Andy uncovers a hidden network involved in illegal activities, including smuggling stolen artifacts and wildlife trafficking.
While investigating, Andy befriends locals who are willing to help him, including a young woman named Jess, who reveals that she had seen Hugo arguing with a powerful man in town just before his disappearance. Andy suspects that this influential figure, who is involved in the criminal activities, might be responsible for Hugo's vanishing.
Meanwhile, as Andy gets closer to the truth, he becomes the target of threats and intimidation from the townspeople, who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. With his life in danger, Andy must navigate through a treacherous landscape, filled with false leads and hidden alliances, to find out what really happened to Hugo.
As Andy digs deeper, he discovers an unexpected connection between his father's past and Hugo's disappearance. He learns that both his father and Hugo were part of a group working to expose the criminal activities in the town. Unbeknownst to him, his father had been blackmailing the powerful figure responsible, which ultimately led to his own disappearance.
With the help of Jess and the remaining few trustworthy individuals in the town, Andy formulates a plan to expose the criminals and bring justice to his father and Hugo. In a thrilling climax, the truth is finally revealed, leading to the arrest of the criminals and the dismantling of their illegal operations.
Population 11 depicts a gripping tale of one man's determination to uncover the truth amidst a town full of secrets, conspiracy, and danger. Andy's relentless pursuit not only reveals the dark underbelly of this seemingly quiet outback community but also uncovers the bravery and resilience of those who dare to stand against corruption.