Cost of living kills baby dreams for Aussie women | 7NEWS

7NEWS Australia • September 19, 2025
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The latest Household Income and Labour Dynamics Survey reveals that the number of Australian women who never want to have children has nearly doubled over the last 20 years, with cost of living pressures and housing affordability cited as key factors. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS

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