WA
Western Australia state nomination (190 & 491)
Program status, the official occupation list and EOI demand for Western Australia.
Is Western Australia nominating right now?
Western Australia's official page still shows the 2025-26 occupation list and has not announced the new program yet.
Its official list currently has 383 occupations (322 for 190 and 383 for 491).
Checked 17 September 2026Official WA website
Occupations in Western Australia
Whether each occupation is on Western Australia's official list, and how many 190 and 491 EOIs name Western Australia (as at August 2026).
383 of 478 occupations
| Chef351311 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 5,192 | 6,377 |
| Civil Engineer233211 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 4,693 | 5,014 |
| Civil Engineering Draftsperson312211 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 3,709 | 4,213 |
| Mechanical Engineer233512 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 3,253 | 4,458 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 3,022 | 4,103 |
| Cook351411 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 2,716 | 3,009 |
| Software Engineer261313 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 2,706 | 4,673 |
| Accountant (General)221111 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 2,507 | 3,312 |
| ICT Business Analyst261111 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 2,239 | 3,320 |
| Engineering Technologist233914 | 190491Graduate — from 65 points | 2,012 | 2,691 |
| Developer Programmer261312 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,924 | 3,279 |
| Electrical Engineer233311 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,831 | 2,531 |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 1 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,724 | 1,319 |
| Civil Engineering Technician312212 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,550 | 1,695 |
| Systems Analyst261112 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,507 | 2,240 |
| Retail Pharmacist251513 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 1 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,462 | 2,303 |
| Construction Project Manager133111 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,434 | 1,436 |
| Analyst Programmer261311 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,378 | 2,141 |
| Community Worker411711 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,309 | 1,535 |
| Motor Mechanic (General)321211 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,167 | 1,517 |
| Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,120 | 1,789 |
| Enrolled Nurse411411 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 1 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,088 | 1,289 |
| ICT Support Engineer263212 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,075 | 1,667 |
| Carpenter331212 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,070 | 948 |
| ICT Security Specialist262112 | 190491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 1,057 | 1,449 |
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 WA website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Australia accepting 190 and 491 applications now?
Status as checked on 17 September 2026: Check official site. Western Australia's official page still shows the 2025-26 occupation list and has not announced the new program yet.
Does being on the WA list guarantee a nomination?
No. Being on a state list only means you may be eligible. Western Australia 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 Western Australia nomination?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed about 86,353 submitted 190 EOIs and 115,890 submitted 491 EOIs naming Western Australia (groups under 20 are hidden).