Cost of Living a ‘Handbrake’ on the Birth Rate in Major Australian Cities

A data consultancy says less than favourable living conditions are leading to an overall decline in families.

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While birth rates have slowly started bouncing back across Australia, new analysis shows big cities are lagging in baby numbers.

Consultancy firm KPMG says that despite some improvements, cost of living pressures are deterring many Australians from having families or causing them to start later in life.