I’m planning a family
Get ahead with saving, the cost of going public vs private and other important stuff. Future you will be grateful.
Did you know?
- The average parent has just over $41,000 in savings before having their first child.
- Australians spend an average of $726 for childbirth in the public system, compared to $2,400 with private health insurance.
- Only 15% of gen Z parents opt to go through the private system.
Cost of childbirth in Australia: Public vs private costs
Prenatal care in Australia is covered by Medicare, meaning it’s mostly free through the public system. You can choose to go private, which comes with a lot of benefits – but there are out-of-pocket expenses to watch out for.
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Did you know?
- It costs the average family $159,120 to $548,500 over 18 years to raise a child, according to government data.
- Most parents open a savings account for their child when they're just 1 years old (18%).
- Parents feel more bill stress (45%) when it comes to rent and mortgage payments compared to non-parents (31%).
- Families with 3 or more kids can expect to pay $124 more on average every quarter for electricity than households with no kids.
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Read more…I'm planning my family's financial future
Wish your parents spoke to you more about finances as a kid? Get help building healthy financial habits with your children, plus get tips for sorting money with your own parents too.
Did you know?
- Australian children can expect to receive $33,278 towards a first home deposit.
- More than half (57%) of parents have given their children access to a savings account.
- 34% of parents with 3 or 4 children say they are currently extremely stressed with their current financial situation.
Tips for Teaching Kids About Money
The early experiences children have with money can shape their financial behaviour as adults.
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Read more…Bank of Mum and Dad statistics 2023
Parents give their kids an average of $33,278 to help with a house deposit, according to 2023 data from Finder's CST.
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Use our free budget planner template to create a personalised budget to track your expenses so you can spend less and save more.
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