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OSCA 2024 · 223231 · Skill level 1

Data Analyst: OSCA 223231

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

Data Analyst is OSCA 2024 code 223231. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (224114 and 224113). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 223231

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

The job

What a data analyst does

Gathers, processes, analyses and interprets data using data analytical tools. Communicates findings through reports and data visualisations, such as charts and infographics.

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

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Sets up processes to securely collect, store, process and validate data
  • Evaluates the accuracy and reliability of data
  • Analyses and interprets data to produce relevant statistics to describe and infer trends and patterns, solve problems and answer data-related queries
  • Applies data analytics and visualisation techniques to gain business insights
  • Prepares presentations and/or writes reports to communicate findings and support strategic decision-making
  • Implements and/or follows data management processes to ensure data is used ethically and in compliance with data governance standards and strategies
  • May write custom scripts and code in programming language to conduct analytical tasks

Unit group 2232

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Questions

OSCA 223231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for data analyst?
The OSCA 2024 code is 223231 (Data Analyst), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 223231?
ANZSCO 224114 Data Analyst and ANZSCO 224113 Statistician (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Data Analyst on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 224114 Data Analyst is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and ANZSCO 224113 Statistician is on the 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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