69 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related
Subdivision page linking the underlying ANZSIC groups and classes for this part of the hierarchy.
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Groups in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related
Compare the industry groups below before you open a class page. This is the cleanest place to separate similar retail, service or production families without jumping too early to the final code.
Groups
- 691 Scientific Research Services 1 classes
- 692 Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services 5 classes
- 693 Legal and Accounting Services 2 classes
- 694 Advertising Services 1 classes
- 695 Market Research and Statistical Services 1 classes
- 696 Management and Related Consulting Services 2 classes
- 697 Veterinary Services 1 classes
- 699 Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 2 classes
What this subdivision covers
ANZSIC subdivision 69 is the middle layer between the broad division and the more specific groups. It is useful when you want to understand the section of the economy without jumping straight to the final class code.
This is also where confusion often appears. Similar business types can sit in nearby groups, so using the subdivision page first makes the boundary clearer before you narrow the match further.
Subdivision facts
- Groups
- 8
- Classes
- 15
Class-level detail
Classes in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related
These are the final four-digit ANZSIC class pages in this subdivision. Each card uses the official class-level description and primary activities already parsed from the ABS material.
Architectural Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing architectural services such as planning and designing buildings and structures; or planning and designing the development of land.
- Architectural service
- Drafting service, architectural
- Landscape architectural service
Surveying and Mapping Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing surveying and mapping services (including exploration surveying services on contract).
- Aerial surveying service
- Cadastral surveying service
- Engineering surveying service
Engineering Design and Engineering Consulting Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing engineering consulting services.
- Boat designing service
- Building consulting service
- Building inspection service
Other Specialised Design Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing specialised design services not elsewhere classified.
- Commercial art service
- Fashion design service
- Graphic design service
Scientific Testing and Analysis Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing scientific testing and analysis services such as physical or chemical testing, calibration testing, mechanical testing, thermal testing and biological testing (except medical or veterinary).
- Chemical analysis service n.e.c.
- Forensic science service (except pathology service)
- Geology and geophysical testing service
Legal Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing legal representation and advice and the preparation of legal documents.
- Advocate service
- Barrister service
- Conveyancing service
Accounting Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing accounting services such as auditing of accounting records, preparing financial statements, preparing tax returns and bookkeeping.
- Accounting service
- Auditing service
- Bookkeeping service
Corporate Head Office Management Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in overseeing and managing, exercising operational control and/or undertaking the strategic or organisational planning and decision-making roles of related units.
- Corporate head office management
Management Advice and Related Consulting Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing management advice and related consulting services not elsewhere classified.
- Agricultural management consulting service
- Artist, entertainer or other public figures management service
- Business management service
Professional Photographic Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing still, video or computer photography services, including the video taping of special events such as weddings.
- Portrait photography service
- Professional photography service
- Street photography service
Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services n.e.c.
This class consists of units primarily engaged in providing professional, scientific and technical services not elsewhere classified.
- Interpretation service
- Meteorological service
- Non-financial asset broking service
How to use this page
If you know the division but not the exact group, this is the right stepping stone. It keeps the hierarchy readable and stops you from guessing the four-digit class too early.
For code selection work, move from subdivision to group and then confirm on the class page before you rely on the result for registration, reporting or taxonomy mapping.
Official source
- Official source
- ABS ANZSIC 2006 release
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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