# EOI data by nominated state, September 2026

Plain-text twin of https://immitrend.com.au/data/states for AI assistants and citation. Figures are submitted (waiting) Expressions of Interest from the official SkillSelect EOI data dashboard, September 2026 extract.

As at September 2026, 410,226 submitted subclass 190 EOIs were in the SkillSelect pool. New South Wales was named by the most, 97,625 (23.8%), followed by Victoria (88,075) and Western Australia (87,732).

As at September 2026, 456,335 submitted subclass 491 EOIs were in the SkillSelect pool. Western Australia was named by the most, 116,372 (25.5%), followed by New South Wales (86,443) and Victoria (74,312).

As at 4 October 2026, 3 of the eight subclass 190 programs were open (Western Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory) and 3 subclass 491 programs were open (Western Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania).

## Subclass 190 EOIs by nominated state, September 2026

| State | Program status | Submitted EOIs | Share | vs previous month | Invited + lodged, 12 months |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| New South Wales | Closed for FY | 97,625 | 23.8% | −160 | 2,254 |
| Victoria | Closed for FY | 88,075 | 21.5% | −687 | 2,532 |
| Western Australia | Open | 87,732 | 21.4% | +431 | 2,375 |
| South Australia | Opening Oct–Dec 2026 | 60,930 | 14.9% | −774 | 1,962 |
| Queensland | Closed for FY | 41,589 | 10.1% | −2,570 | 1,485 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Opening Oct–Dec 2026 | 35,483 | 8.6% | −295 | 837 |
| Tasmania | Open | 24,364 | 5.9% | +76 | 1,280 |
| Northern Territory | Open | 21,423 | 5.2% | −81 | 1,131 |
| Any state (no preference) |  | 28,357 | 6.9% |  |  |

## Subclass 491 EOIs by nominated state, September 2026

| State | Program status | Submitted EOIs | Share | vs previous month | Invited + lodged, 12 months |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Western Australia | Open | 116,372 | 25.5% | −612 | 2,248 |
| New South Wales | Closed for FY | 86,443 | 18.9% | −370 | 2,250 |
| Victoria | Closed for FY | 74,312 | 16.3% | −1,768 | 1,232 |
| South Australia | Opening Oct–Dec 2026 | 69,056 | 15.1% | −973 | 1,622 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Opening Oct–Dec 2026 | 42,599 | 9.3% | −435 | 1,103 |
| Queensland | Closed for FY | 40,746 | 8.9% | −2,340 | 1,255 |
| Northern Territory | Open | 32,265 | 7.1% | −273 | 1,590 |
| Tasmania | Open | 31,718 | 7% | −72 | 1,242 |
| Any state (no preference) |  | 27,292 | 6% |  |  |

## Notes

- One EOI can name several states, so state rows are listed-by counts and shares do not sum to 100%.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which state has the largest subclass 190 EOI pool?

As at September 2026, New South Wales had the largest subclass 190 pool: 97,625 submitted EOIs named it, 23.8% of the 410,226 nationally. Victoria was next with 88,075, then Western Australia with 87,732. One EOI can name several states, so these are listed-by counts.

### Which state has the largest subclass 491 EOI pool?

As at September 2026, Western Australia had the largest subclass 491 pool: 116,372 submitted EOIs named it, 25.5% of the 456,335 nationally. New South Wales was next with 86,443, then Victoria with 74,312. One EOI can name several states, so these are listed-by counts.

### Which state nomination programs are open right now?

As at 4 October 2026, 3 subclass 190 programs were open: Western Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory. For subclass 491, 3 were open: Western Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania. Closed and opening programs are listed in the status table above; dates come from each state's official migration site.

### Why do the state counts not add up to the national total?

An EOI can list several states, or no preference at all, so each state row counts every EOI that lists it and the shares do not sum to 100%. 28,357 subclass 190 EOIs name no state preference and are not in any state row, though they are part of the 410,226 national pool.

Source: SkillSelect EOI data dashboard, Department of Home Affairs (September 2026 extract). Analysis by ImmiTrend, CC BY 4.0: quote freely with attribution to ImmiTrend and a link to https://immitrend.com.au/data/states.