The Department of Home Affairs has released updated nomination data for the 2025–26 program year that covers the period from 1 July 2025 to 31 January 2026.
So, whether you are planning for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) or Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa, these numbers matter. They will help you in understanding which state is inviting more invitations, which occupations are getting priority, and how competitive the current migration rounds are.
Below is the official number of EOIs that have received state or territory nomination till the end of January.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – Nomination Numbers
Total nominations issued (1 July 2025 – 31 January 2026):
| State / Territory | Nominations |
| ACT | 345 |
| NSW | 886 |
| NT | 389 |
| QLD | 297 |
| SA | 448 |
| TAS | 491 |
| VIC | 1,136 |
| WA | 413 |
What This Means
- Victoria (1,136) is currently leading by a significant margin.
- New South Wales (886) remains highly competitive but active.
- Tasmania (491) and South Australia (448) are performing steadily.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) – Nomination Numbers
| State / Territory | Nominations |
| ACT | 324 |
| NSW | 416 |
| NT | 247 |
| QLD | 252 |
| SA | 265 |
| TAS | 162 |
| VIC | 401 |
| WA | 241 |
Key Observations
- NSW (416) and Victoria (401) are leading for 491.
- South Australia (265) and Queensland (252) remain solid regional pathways.
- Tasmania (162) is slower compared to 190 allocations.
What This Means If You’re Lodging an EOI
This number shows that significant number of invitations are already issued and now many state have limited quota or already close to filling their 2025-26 State and Territory nomination program.
So, if you have an active EOI in SkillSelect:
- Make sure your points score is as high as possible before the next round.
- Check each state’s requirements as the rules change based on particular country
- Talk to the Best migration agent in Australia to find the state nomination path that suits your profile and goals.
How Growmore Immigration Can Help
At Growmore Immigration, we analyse:
- Thresholds based on your occupation
- State-specific eligibility
- Nomination competitiveness
- Realistic invitation probability
Based on this, we provide a personalised strategy for your EOI that helps you target a specific state where there are the highest chances of receiving a nomination. Our expert team study your profile and guide you on maximising your points and staying ahead in competitive rounds.
So, contact us now!
Email: info@growmore.one | WhatsApp: +61 434 202 021 | Phone: +61 3 8764 3334
Source: State and Territory nominations