Published 5 hours ago • loading... • Updated 4 hours agoShow Less IconFertility rate remains at historic lows Registered births rose 2.6% to 1.497 babies per woman, but officials said Australia’s fertility rate stayed below replacement for a third straight year.Summary by The West AustralianAustralia’s fertility rate remains at historic lows despite a slight rise in babies born during 2025, ABS figures reveal.Share menu6 Articles6 ArticlesAllLeft3Center2Right1Search IconSort IconSydney Morning HeraldThe AgeLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconBrisbane TimesLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconWA todayCenterView articleCaret Right Icon+3 Reposted by 3 other sourcesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipBabies made a comeback - but that was before the latest rate risesThe nation’s fertility rate has risen slightly. But don’t think Australia is in the midst of a new baby boom. Rate rises are likely to kill the mood.4 hours ago·North Sydney, AustraliaRead Full ArticlePerthNowThe West AustralianLean RightView articleCaret Right IconReposted by The West AustralianCenterFactualityOwnershipFertility rate remains at historic lowsAustralia’s fertility rate remains at historic lows despite a slight rise in babies born during 2025, ABS figures reveal.5 hours ago·Osborne Park, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources6Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center2Last Updated3 hours agoBias Distribution50% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon50% of the sources lean Left50% LeftL 50%C 33%R 17%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantagePerthNow broke the news in Osborne Park, Australia 5 hours ago on Friday, November 6, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsOceania Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsOceania Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow All