Australia's fertility crisis and immigration debate

Australia's population has reached 28 million, but fertility rates have declined significantly, with the average age of women giving birth rising from 25 in 1971 to 32 in 2024. Immigration is now the primary driver of population growth rather than natural births, raising concerns about the economic impact of an ageing population on tax revenue, aged care, and workforce sustainability. The shifting demographics mean fewer young Australians entering the workforce to support a growing number of older citizens requiring care and services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.