Statistician — Subclass 485 Pathway
Temporary Graduate visa · 18 months to 5 years (depending on stream and qualification)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 485 — Temporary Graduate visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- No sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- No specific list
- Base fee
- from $2,235 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~4-12 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Statistician for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
No occupation-list eligibility — any qualification recognised by the AQF is in scope, with skills assessment only required for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream.
Statistician × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Statistician (ANZSCO 224113) is a relevant occupation for graduates considering the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. The Subclass 485 allows recent graduates of eligible Australian qualifications to remain temporarily after completing their studies, building local work experience in their field. The visa operates through two streams: the Post-Higher Education Work stream for bachelor degree or higher graduates, and the Post-Vocational Education Work stream for vocational qualifications, which requires a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS. The visa is not points-tested and requires no employer or state sponsorship. Applicants must be under 35 at application and must have held a valid Australian student visa within the preceding six months. Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent) is required, along with health and character requirements. Indicative fees start from approximately AUD 2,235, with processing typically taking 4 to 12 months. The Subclass 485 does not itself lead to permanent residence, but work experience and skills assessments obtained under this visa can support future pathways such as the Subclass 189 or Subclass 190. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 485. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 35 years of age at application (with exemptions for select fields)
- Recent graduate of an eligible Australian qualification (CRICOS-registered)
- Held a valid student visa in the last six months
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment (Post-Vocational Education Work stream only)
- Health, character, and Australian Health Insurance
Other visa pathways for Statistician
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations for Statistician
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.