Countries
AU · 8 regions · 25 cities · AUD
Explore career demand, study options and regional context across Australia before comparing your next step.
Australia combines a large university and vocational sector with clear study, labour-market and student-cost pathways across major cities.
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Study, work and skilled pathways
Salary range
AUD 74k–133k
Middle 50% of full-time earnings · median AUD 98k
Living costs
AUD 1.7k–1.9k
Typical shared-housing student estimate · monthly
Two main university semesters
Most undergraduate and postgraduate courses begin in February or March. Selected providers and courses also offer a July intake, while some institutions use trimester calendars.
Nursing & Allied Health
Persistent national shortages across health occupations.
Teaching & Education
Continued shortages in qualified teaching roles.
Construction & Built Environment
Construction remains a major shortage area.
Skilled Trades & Engineering Technologies
Many trade occupations continue to face shortages.
Selected Engineering Fields
Employers report persistent experience and suitability gaps.
Community Services & Care
Care roles continue to face recruitment pressure.
Adelaide University
Research university · South Australia
Australian National University
Research university · Australian Capital Territory
University of Melbourne
Research university · Victoria
Monash University
Research university · Victoria
UNSW Sydney
Research university · New South Wales
University of Queensland
Research university · Queensland
University of Sydney
Research university · New South Wales
University of Western Australia
Research university · Western Australia
TAFE NSW
Public TAFE / VET · New South Wales
TAFE Queensland
Public TAFE / VET · Queensland
Occupations in national shortage