With Australia’s fertility rate falling and the median age of parents rising, the landscape of parenthood has shifted from a predictable milestone to a calculated decision. This report provides a comprehensive look at how Gen Y and Gen Z are weighing career, financial security, and personal identity against the desire for children.

You’ll discover

• Why the replacement rate is shifting and what a smaller, more concentrated family unit means long term
• How expectations around parenthood have evolved, with a surging demand for schools and organisations to provide the support once offered by extended family
• Understand the delay factors and why the modern parent is entering the journey later in life
• The top concerns holding families back, from the cost of raising children to the perceived lack of societal value placed on the sacrifice of parenthood
• Identify the specific emotional and financial tipping points that encourage modern couples to grow their families