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OSCA 2024 · 241331 · Skill level 1

Urban and Regional Planner: OSCA 241331

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

Urban and Regional Planner is OSCA 2024 code 241331. It corresponds to ANZSCO 232611 Urban and Regional Planner (in part), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 241331

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

  • ANZSCO 232611 · in part

    Urban and Regional Planner

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 232611

The job

What an urban and regional planner does

Develops and implements plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, assesses development, and advises on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

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

Specialisations

  • Environmental Impact Assessment Planner
  • Land Planner
  • Statutory or Development Assessment Planner
  • Strategic Planner (Urban and Regional)
  • Town or Urban Planner
  • Traffic and Transport Planner

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Conducts research and analysis to assess current land use patterns and trends
  • Inspects sites to assess compliance with land use regulations and policies
  • Consults with stakeholders such as government officials, community groups and developers, to gather input and feedback on land use plans
  • Advises governments and organisations on urban and regional policy and resource planning
  • Undertakes development assessments and prepares, reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports, incorporating digital spatial information to inform decision-making

Questions

OSCA 241331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for urban and regional planner?
The OSCA 2024 code is 241331 (Urban and Regional Planner), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 241331?
ANZSCO 232611 Urban and Regional Planner (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Urban and Regional Planner on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 232611 Urban and Regional Planner is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), 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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