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Conveyancer

ANZSCO 599111

Employed

7,400

Part-time share

31%

Female share

85%

Median age

42 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Conveyancers act for and on behalf of clients in the area of property and business transfers.

What they typically do

  • Prepares, examines and advises on the contract for sale of properties and businesses.
  • Carries out title searches and contacts government authorities to find out if any planned development, illegal building work and disputes could affect properties and businesses.
  • Prepares, examines and advises on mortgage documentation.
  • Negotiates the terms and conditions of, and exchanges, contracts of sale, paying deposits, arranging payment of stamp duty, checking for outstanding arrears and land tax obligations, and calculating adjustments for council and water rates.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
29.2%
NSW
29.1%
QLD
17.6%
WA
10.7%
SA
8.4%
TAS
2.6%
ACT
1.8%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Conveyancer.