Australians are at risk of being ‘priced out’ of parenthood, expert warns

22 Sept 2026 19:49 AEST Summary

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With the fertility rate set to decline further and the cost of living continuing to bite, new data shows many feel they can’t afford the rising cost of starting a family.

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**Not from this story.** A library photograph of australia city skyline, used to illustrate it. Brisbane Lightening stevoarnold / flickr, CC BY

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