Types of Cadastral surveys include:

• Subdivision:- Dividing land into smaller parcels of land 
• Consolidation:- Consolidating multiple parcels into one Lot
• Acquisition:- Acquiring land for a specific purpose. Acquisitions are carried out by Statutory Authorities.
• Delimitation:- Confirming deed dimension of Old System parcels being brought under the Real Property Act.
• Easements Creation:- Creating rights over land in different ownership.
• Lease Purposes:- Where the lease area is related to the Cadastral boundaries.

These surveys involve the lodgement of a Deposited Plan at Land Registry Services (LRS) prepared by a Registered Surveyor. Upon registration of the Deposited Plan, LRS guarantee the legal boundaries of the subject land. Other forms of Cadastral surveys include:

• Identification Surveys: - Due diligence survey usually requested for property transactions.
• Boundary Marking: - Placement of an approved boundary mark to identify the land boundaries.

Cadastral surveys underpin land held under freehold or leasehold title. The majority of land ownership in NSW is held under freehold title and can include land held under Torrens Title, Old System Title, Strata Title and Community Titles. Government Land can be held in name of the individual department or may still be Crown Land.