The cost of raising big families in Australia | Sunrise

Australia's birth rate has reached a record low, with families of three, four or five children becoming increasingly rare. Soaring housing costs, childcare bills and everyday expenses are cited as major factors influencing parents to limit family size to one or two children. The shift represents a stark contrast to previous generations where families of seven to twelve children were common. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook »   / sunrise   Instagram »   / sunriseon7   TikTok »   / sunriseon7   X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS