Urban and Regional Planner (ANZSCO 232611)
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What an Urban and Regional Planner does
Develops and implements plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advises on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.
- Specialisations
- Land Planner, Resource Management Planner (NZ), Town Planner, Traffic and Transport Planner
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 232611
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Skilled lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- Regional shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use
- conferring with government authorities, communities, Architects, social scientists, Legal Professionals, and planning, development and environmental specialists
- devising and recommending use and development of land, and presenting narrative and graphic plans, programs and designs to groups and individuals
- advising governments and organisations on urban and regional planning and resource planning
- reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports
- staying up-to-date with changes in building and zoning codes, regulations and other legal issues
- may serve as mediators in disputes over planning proposals and projects
- may speak at public meetings and appear before government to explain planning proposals
Shortage by state
- NationalRegional shortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWRegional shortage
- NTShortage
- QLDRegional shortage
- SARegional shortage
- TASRegional shortage
- VICRegional shortage
- WARegional shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Urban and Regional Planner do?
Develops and implements plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advises on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Urban and Regional Planner on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Urban and Regional Planner (ANZSCO 232611) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Urban and Regional Planner?
232611. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Urban and Regional Planner migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Urban and Regional Planner for the Subclass 186, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Urban and Regional Planner for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 232611.
Is Urban and Regional Planner in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Regional shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.