The number of people working as Urban and Regional Planners (in their main job) has grown very strongly over the past decade: from 11,400 in 2014 to 14,300 in 2019. With the Australian borders closed, future demand will need to be met by locally trained planners for the next few years.

Below are several links regarding employment prospects and/or the planning profession. 

• https://joboutlook.gov.au/occupations/planners-urban-and-regional?occupationCode=2326
• https://landscapeaustralia.com/articles/the-rise-of-cities-and-city-planning/

Following are skilled occupation lists for migration: urban & regional planning

• https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list#
• https://www.dese.gov.au/download/5793/anzsco-2326-11-urban-and-regional-planner-australia/17295/document/pdf