State & Territory Nominations
2025-26 nomination allocations for Subclass 190 and 491 visas
✓ Official DataAustralian Department of Home Affairs — State/Territory Nomination Allocations
190 Total
12,850
-9% vs prev FY
491 Total
7,500
+15% vs prev FY
Combined
20,350
-1% vs prev FY
States/Territories
8
| State/Territory | 190 Allocation | 190 Remaining | 190 Change | 491 Allocation | 491 Remaining | 491 Change | Total | % of National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australian Capital Territory ACT | 800 | 800 100% | +60% | 800 | 800 100% | +60% | 1,600 | 7.9% |
New South Wales NSW | 2,100 | 2,100 100% | -40% | 1,500 | 1,500 100% | +25% | 3,600 | 17.7% |
Northern Territory NT | 850 | 850 100% | +21% | 800 | 800 100% | +14% | 1,650 | 8.1% |
Queensland QLD | 1,850 | 1,850 100% | -8% | 750 | 750 100% | -6% | 2,600 | 12.8% |
South Australia SA | 1,350 | 1,350 100% | -10% | 900 | 900 100% | -10% | 2,250 | 11.1% |
Tasmania TAS | 1,200 | 1,200 100% | +20% | 650 | 650 100% | +30% | 1,850 | 9.1% |
Victoria VIC | 2,700 | 2,700 100% | -4% | 700 | 700 100% | -22% | 3,400 | 16.7% |
Western Australia WA | 2,000 | 2,000 100% | -7% | 1,400 | 1,400 100% | +56% | 3,400 | 16.7% |
| National Total | 12,850 | — | -9% | 7,500 | — | +15% | 20,350 | 100% |
ACT
Australian Capital Territory
190800
491800
Total1,600
NSW
New South Wales
1902,100
4911,500
Total3,600
NT
Northern Territory
190850
491800
Total1,650
QLD
Queensland
1901,850
491750
Total2,600
SA
South Australia
1901,350
491900
Total2,250
TAS
Tasmania
1901,200
491650
Total1,850
VIC
Victoria
1902,700
491700
Total3,400
WA
Western Australia
1902,000
4911,400
Total3,400
State EOI Queue Trends
24-month historical trend · Latest snapshot: February 2026
ACT
144,284
Valid queue (LODGED+SUBMITTED)
NSW
329,545
Valid queue (LODGED+SUBMITTED)
VIC
299,523
Valid queue (LODGED+SUBMITTED)
QLD
153,229
Valid queue (LODGED+SUBMITTED)
SA
240,710
Valid queue (LODGED+SUBMITTED)
WA
374,915
Valid queue (LODGED+SUBMITTED)
TAS
98,902
Valid queue (LODGED+SUBMITTED)
NT
97,849
Valid queue (LODGED+SUBMITTED)
Showing 2025-26 official allocations. Prior year comparison based on 2024-25 data.