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Birth Rate in Major Australian Cities Slump, While Regions Thrive

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

Birth Rate in Major Australian Cities Slump, While Regions Thrive

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Crystal-Rose Jones

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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.

Crystal-Rose Jones

Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.

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