What this class covers
ANZSIC class 6922 covers businesses that provide professional surveying and mapping services on a contract basis in Australia. These services involve measuring and representing physical features of the earth's surface and subsurface for various applications. Professionals in this class use specialized techniques including GPS, aerial photography, laser scanning, and traditional surveying methods to create accurate spatial data.
Typical Australian businesses in this classification include land surveyors determining property boundaries for residential subdivisions, engineering surveyors providing precise measurements for infrastructure projects like roads and bridges, and hydrographic surveyors mapping seabeds for port development or coastal management. The class also includes aerial survey companies using aircraft and drones to capture topographic data, and specialized firms conducting seismic surveys for geological assessment or mineral exploration support.
This classification is used across Australian government systems for business registration, statistical reporting, and industry analysis. It helps identify firms providing technical surveying services rather than those conducting actual exploration or resource extraction.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under ANZSIC 6922 typically engage in:
- Land and cadastral surveying to establish property boundaries and create legal land descriptions
- Engineering surveying for construction projects, providing precise measurements for buildings, roads, and infrastructure
- Aerial surveying and photogrammetry using aircraft or drones to create maps and 3D models
- Hydrographic and oceanographic surveying to map underwater terrain and coastal areas
- Geodetic surveying that accounts for the earth's curvature for large-scale mapping projects
- Specialized surveying services for mining operations, including underground mapping and volume calculations
- Map preparation and cartographic services creating detailed technical maps from survey data
- Geophysical surveying including seismic, gravitational, or electromagnetic measurements for geological assessment
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes businesses primarily engaged in exploring for petroleum or minerals, which are classified under ANZSIC Group 101 (Exploration). The distinction is important: if your business conducts actual exploration activities with the goal of discovering resources, you likely belong in Group 101 rather than providing contract surveying services.
Nearby classifications include other technical services within Group 692 (Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services), such as architectural services (6921) and engineering design services (6923). These related classes often work collaboratively on projects but represent distinct professional specializations.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, you'll typically select ANZSIC 6922 if surveying and mapping services represent your primary activity. For taxation purposes, you'll use Business Industry Code (BIC) 69220 when completing your Business Activity Statements (BAS).
Your workers' compensation insurance classification will typically fall under this industry code, which affects premium calculations based on industry risk factors. Some state and federal grant programs for professional services or technical innovation may reference this classification for eligibility assessment.
When reporting business activity to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, maintaining accurate classification helps ensure industry data remains reliable for economic analysis and policy development. If your business activities change significantly, you should review your classification to ensure it remains appropriate.