New South Wales State Nomination

New South Wales state nomination — frequently asked questions

How many 190 and 491 places does New South Wales have in 2026-27?

New South Wales's 2026-27 allocation has not been published yet (checked 27 October 2026). As at 31 August 2026 New South Wales had already made 11 subclass 190 and 0 subclass 491 nominations for 2026-27. For reference, New South Wales had 2,100 subclass 190 and 1,500 subclass 491 places in 2025-26, 100% used by 30 June 2026.

How did New South Wales's nomination places change from 2024-25 to 2025-26?

Subclass 190 went from 3,000 to 2,100 (-30%) and subclass 491 from 2,000 to 1,500 (-25%). New South Wales used 100% of its 2025-26 places by 30 June 2026.

How many people are in the New South Wales 190 and 491 queue?

As of September 2026, 97,625 EOIs naming New South Wales were waiting for subclass 190 nomination (+3% on September 2025) and 86,443 for subclass 491. One EOI can name several states, so the queues overlap.

What is the most common points score in the New South Wales 190 queue?

70 points: 17,255 of the 97,625 submitted EOIs (18%) as of September 2026. 20,374 EOIs (21%) claim 90 points or more.

Does New South Wales nominate skilled occupations for the 190 and 491 visas?

Yes. New South Wales runs its own subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and 491 (Skilled Work Regional) nomination program. This page lists New South Wales's recent nomination rounds and, where published, its eligible-occupation list. Requirements change each program year — always confirm against New South Wales's official skilled migration website.

What points do I need for New South Wales state nomination?

There is no single fixed cut-off — New South Wales selects from its pool against its own criteria, and the minimum points vary by occupation and round. See the recent rounds above for the minimum points invited in New South Wales's latest 190 and 491 rounds.