Graduate outcomes and employment
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Architecture in Australia
Architecture is a growing industry in Australia
13,000 +
Architects in Australia
70-80 %
$70,000 - $130,000
16.8%
Employment rate
Expected industry growth rate
Salary
Source: Study Australia (2026)
Graduate outcomes and employment
Architecture graduates in Australia generally have strong employment outcomes, especially at postgraduate level:
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Around 63-64% of undergraduate students are in full-time employment shortly after graduating (compare ED)
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This increases to around 80% for postgraduate (Master’s) graduates (compare ED)
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Some data suggests up to 78% of architecture graduates secure fulltime work (the art of smart education)
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Currently there is 4377 positions in architecture advertised in seek.com
Future prospects
Sustainable Design
Sustainable designers create spaces that use less energy, fewer resources, and establish healthier environments while under construction and across the building’s life (mauricio 2024).
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Net-zero buildings and ESG requirements are becoming standard
This is due to the fact that the Australian Government has legislated a target of net-zero emissions by 2050 under the Climate Change Act 2022 (“Australia Climate Change Act (2022) | Net Zero Compare,” n.d.).
The World Green Building Council has published that worldwide, new buildings should be net-zero carbon by 2030 and existing buildings will have to make improvements, with net-zero carbon expected by 2050 (“From Thousands to Billions - Coordinated Action towards 100% Net Zero Carbon Buildings By 2050,” n.d.).
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