Melbourne suburbs like Kew have fewer children due to families moving to the CBD and outskirts, leading to a decline in school enrollment.

Melbourne suburbs like Kew have fewer children as families move to the CBD and outskirts, according to YIMBY Melbourne organiser Asanka Epa. He says there's a strong correlation between fewer building approvals and fewer children in these suburbs. If there's not enough affordable housing, schools face a decline in students, turning once-family-friendly areas into retirement villages.