NSW
New South Wales state nomination (190 & 491)
Program status, the official occupation list and EOI demand for New South Wales.
Is New South Wales nominating right now?
NSW has closed 190 and 491 nomination applications for the current program year because all places are allocated. Settings for the next program year are under review.
Its official list currently has 242 occupations (209 for 190 and 222 for 491).
Checked 17 September 2026Official NSW website
Occupations in New South Wales
Whether each occupation is on New South Wales's official list, and how many 190 and 491 EOIs name New South Wales (as at August 2026). New South Wales lists ANZSCO unit groups, so every eligible occupation in each group is shown.
242 of 468 occupations
| Software Engineer261313 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 5,608 | 4,690 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 4,538 | 3,177 |
| Developer Programmer261312 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 4,002 | 3,247 |
| ICT Business Analyst261111 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 3,626 | 2,853 |
| Civil Engineer233211 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 3,470 | 3,136 |
| Mechanical Engineer233512 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 3,359 | 3,185 |
| Analyst Programmer261311 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 2,968 | 2,068 |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 2,771 | 1,473 |
| Engineering Technologist233914 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 2,588 | 2,652 |
| Systems Analyst261112 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 2,516 | 1,961 |
| Software and Applications Programmers nec261399 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 2,224 | 1,719 |
| Retail Pharmacist251513 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 2,074 | 2,281 |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson312211 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 2,064 | 2,059 |
| Electrical Engineer233311 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,904 | 1,779 |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,734 | 1,567 |
| Hospital Pharmacist251511 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,466 | 1,681 |
| Construction Project Manager133111 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,363 | 1,223 |
| University Lecturer242111 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,341 | 1,202 |
| ICT Security Specialist262112 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,300 | 1,064 |
| Civil Engineering Technician312212 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,229 | 1,259 |
| Secondary School Teacher241411 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,187 | 778 |
| Electronics Engineer233411 | 190NSW Skills List | 1,176 | 1,050 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,071 | 915 |
| Community Worker411711 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,064 | 1,033 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418 | 190491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 1,007 | 839 |
EOIs: submitted only; groups under 20 are hidden by SkillSelect. Lists: only occupations also on the federal list for that visa. General information only, not migration advice — confirm on the official NSW website.
Frequently asked questions
Is New South Wales accepting 190 and 491 applications now?
Status as checked on 17 September 2026: Closed. NSW has closed 190 and 491 nomination applications for the current program year because all places are allocated. Settings for the next program year are under review.
Does being on the NSW list guarantee a nomination?
No. Being on a state list only means you may be eligible. New South Wales sets its own criteria (such as where you live, work experience and points) and invites a limited number of people each year.
How many EOIs are waiting for New South Wales nomination?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed about 96,809 submitted 190 EOIs and 85,582 submitted 491 EOIs naming New South Wales (groups under 20 are hidden).