Sydney suburbs where people are having the most babies [Video]

Soaring living costs have created a demographic shift, where natural population growth is being driven by births in outer-city suburbs, as growing families take advantage of cheaper housing options.

A new KPMG analysis of ABS data has revealed where households are having the most babies, showing those living on the outskirts of the city were having more kids, while birthrates in pricier inner- and middle-ring suburbs tended to be lower.

KPMG urban economist Terry Rawley said families were larger in areas with significant housing development and open space because the costs were cheaper.

“Housing in these areas are largely affordable and well-suited for families,” Mr Rawley said.

The analysis revealed NSW had 91,509 births in 2023, suburbs with the highest birthrates

tended to offer families a diverse range of …