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OSCA 2024 · 131431 · Skill level 1

Property Developer: OSCA 131431

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Property Developer is OSCA 2024 code 131431. It corresponds to ANZSCO 224511 Land Economist (in part), which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 131431

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 224511 · in part

    Land Economist

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 224511

The job

What a property developer does

Purchases dwellings and land and enhances them to increase their value for resale. Works with Professionals and Technicians and Trades Workers to design, obtain approvals for, build and sell properties for profit.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

Also known as

  • Property Development Manager

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Identifies and purchases profitable real estate opportunities
  • Works with Architects, builders, and other Professionals to design and plan property developments
  • Obtains necessary building approvals and permits from local councils and other regulatory bodies
  • Monitors the progress of the renovation or development of dwellings and land, and manages related budgets and finances
  • Monitors market trends and property values to determine optimal selling times, and markets and sells developed properties to potential buyers

Questions

OSCA 131431: common questions

What is the OSCA code for property developer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 131431 (Property Developer), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 131431?
ANZSCO 224511 Land Economist (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Property Developer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 224511 Land Economist is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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