Australia's birth rates decline significantly in major cities due to high child-rearing costs.

Australia's birth rates are declining due to high child-rearing costs: Melbourne (7.3% decrease), Sydney (8.6%), Perth (6%), and Brisbane (4.3%) experienced significant drops. Only Canberra showed stable birth rates, while Melbourne has the lowest fertility rate of 1.44 babies per person. The financial burden of raising children is a contributing factor to the decline in family size.

August 03, 2024
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