Is Data Analyst in shortage in Australia?

As of 2026-04-26, Jobs and Skills Australia rates Data Analyst as "No shortage" on the national Skills Priority List. 12,600 Data Analyst are currently employed across Australia.

How much do Data Analyst earn in Australia?

Median full-time earnings for Data Analyst are A$2,072 per week, or approximately A$107,744 per year. Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, refreshed 2026-04-26.

Which Australian visas am I eligible to apply for as a Data Analyst?

Data Analyst (ANZSCO 224114) is eligible for the following visa subclasses: 482, 186. It appears on the CSOL occupation list.

Who assesses Data Analyst skills for Australian migration?

Skills assessment for Data Analyst (ANZSCO 224114) is conducted by Australian Computer Society Incorporated.

Where in Australia do most Data Analyst work?

The top three Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions for Data Analyst employment are: Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby, Melbourne - Inner, Sydney - City and Inner South. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics labour-force survey via Jobs and Skills Australia.

Is Data Analyst on the MLTSSL or CSOL?

Data Analyst (ANZSCO 224114) is currently listed on the CSOL. List membership controls which permanent and provisional skilled visas the occupation is eligible for.

What qualifications do I need to work as a Data Analyst in Australia?

The most common qualification held by working Data Analyst is Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate (46% of the workforce). Specific skills assessment evidence requirements depend on the assessing authority.

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ANZSCO224114 OSCA 20242232311Skill LevelCSOLNo ShortageJSA

Data
Analyst

Gathers, cleans and interprets data by processing and applying information technology tools to transform, prepare and communicate results using interactive visualisations such as graphs and charts.

Chapter I

The occupation

“Mathematical Science Professionals develop and apply actuarial, mathematical, statistical and quantitative principles and techniques to solve problems in a range of fields such as business and finance, scientific and social research, and engineering. Econometricians are excluded from this unit group. Econometricians are included in Unit Group 2243 Economists.”
Unit Group 2241 Mathematical Science Professionals · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 224114.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

Australian Computer Society Incorporated· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 5

Actuary (224111) Data Scientist (224115) Mathematician (224112) Statistician (224113) Statistician (224116)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

CSOL

Classifications

2022

Assessed by

ACS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

186

Employer Nomination Scheme visa

Direct Entry Pathway

ANZSCO 2022ACS

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

482

Skills in Demand

Core Skills stream

ANZSCO 2022ACS

Chapter III

State & territory nominations

Choose a state to view nomination criteria, place allocations, and recent invitation rounds.

New South Wales

Sydney

Visit migration portal

2023-24

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2024-25

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2025-26

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SC 190Not currently available

Skilled Nominated Stream

SC 491Not currently available

Regional (Provisional) Stream

Chapter IV

Expression of Interest (EOI Data)

A snapshot of how many people are competing for this occupation right now. Tap “View full EOI insights” for wait-time estimates, state-by-state difficulty, peer comparisons and cohort tracking.

Chapter V

Tasks & duties

Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. ACS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.

defining, analysing and solving complex financial and business problems relating to areas such as insurance premiums, annuities, superannuation funds, pensions and dividends
examining financial projections for general insurance companies, finance companies, government and other organisations
designing new types of policies, assessing risks and analysing investments in life insurance, superannuation funds, health insurance, friendly societies, financial markets and other areas
formulating mathematical models to simulate processes
applying models to experimental observations, and adjusting and recasting the models
using numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations
liaising with management and clients to determine the subject or area to be surveyed or examined
specifying the data to be collected, and the methodology to be used in collection and analysis
evaluating and describing the reliability and utility of source information
analysing and interpreting data, and producing relevant statistics to describe and infer particular trends and patterns
data mining and data cleansing to discover trends to extract insight
building and deploying machine learning frameworks

Chapter VI

Skills assessment

AUST

Assessing Authority

Australian Computer Society Incorporated

Visit Australian Computer Society Incorporatedacs.org.au

Lodge application

Online Application

Assessment fees

Skills (general application) $1,450 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) $605

Processing

10-12 Weeks

Outcome letter

Valid for 3 years for DHA lodgement

Step-by-step guide Document checklist Fees breakdown

Chapter VII

Labour market

A quick read on workforce size, pay and demand.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Workforce, pay and demand at a glance

Full insights

Workforce

12,600

employed nationally

Growth

+4.2%

benchmark +1.5%

Median pay

$2,072

per week

Shortage

No shortage

Skills Priority List

ANZSCO 224114Median age 3849% female workforceTop qualification: Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate (46%)Refreshed 2026-04-26

Your route to PR

Six steps from this page to a granted visa

Personalised for Data Analyst (ANZSCO 224114). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.

Total timelineUp to 24 months

START

VERIFY

ASSESS

ENGLISH

EOI

INVITE

LODGE

ANZSCO code & lists

On CSOL · Skill Level 1

Skills assessment (ACS)

Australian Computer Society Incorporated

Open tool

Test & maximise points

Target ≥85 pts · English up to 20 pts

Open tool

Submit Expression of Interest

Submit through SkillSelect

Open tool

Await invitation / nomination

8 states: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA…

Open tool

Lodge visa & await grant

60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing

Not sure which pathway fits you? Book a free 30-minute consultation with an OMARA-registered agent.

OMARA registeredFree 30-minute call98% case success · 2018–2026

Run Eligibility Check Book Consultation

ANZSCO224114 OSCA 20242232311Skill LevelCSOLNo ShortageJSA

Data
Analyst

Gathers, cleans and interprets data by processing and applying information technology tools to transform, prepare and communicate results using interactive visualisations such as graphs and charts.

Chapter I

The occupation

“Mathematical Science Professionals develop and apply actuarial, mathematical, statistical and quantitative principles and techniques to solve problems in a range of fields such as business and finance, scientific and social research, and engineering. Econometricians are excluded from this unit group. Econometricians are included in Unit Group 2243 Economists.”
Unit Group 2241 Mathematical Science Professionals · ABS ANZSCO

Specialisations

None listed under ANZSCO 224114.

Entry route to Skills and Qualification Requirements

Australian Computer Society Incorporated· Skill assessment required

Related occupations· 5

Actuary (224111) Data Scientist (224115) Mathematician (224112) Statistician (224113) Statistician (224116)

Chapter II

Your visa pathways

Eligible

DHA-recognised
visa pathways

Occupation lists

CSOL

Classifications

2022

Assessed by

ACS

Permanent Residence

Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency

186

Employer Nomination Scheme visa

Direct Entry Pathway

ANZSCO 2022ACS

Skilled Regional (Provisional)

Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191

Not eligible

No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.

Temporary Work & Training

Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway

482

Skills in Demand

Core Skills stream

ANZSCO 2022ACS

Chapter III