There’s never been a better time to not have a baby
Australia's fertility rate has reached a historic low, with many women opting for smaller families or choosing not to have children at all. Economic factors such as the cost of living and housing affordability are significant influences on these decisions. As a result, single-child families are becoming increasingly common in the country.
- ▪Australia's fertility rate has fallen by 25% since 2008, reaching a record low of 1.48 in 2024.
- ▪One in four women aged 18 to 45 report they will not have children.
- ▪Financial considerations, particularly housing costs, are major factors influencing family size decisions.
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