Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians
University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2241
Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians 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.
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 91.2% university · 3.3% vet / tafe · 4.1% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
NSW 45.2% · VIC 27.3% · QLD 8.5% · SA 6.3% · WA 5.6% · ACT 4.7% · TAS 1.4% · NT 1.1%
Top industries
Financial and Insurance Services · Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Education and Training.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.