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Social Worker 272511⚡
Skilled visa data · 17 tracked applicants · updated 6 Aug 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
1,107
EOIs in pool
invited down to 70 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
1,981
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
491 · REGIONAL
1,486
EOIs in pool
invited down to 75 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
4,574
Movement
▼ -400 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
474
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~10.4% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Jun 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 3m 24d
✓ GRANTED⚡189 · Onshore85 pts · lodged 19 Dec 20257m 19d
✓ GRANTED18985 pts · lodged 16 Jun 20261m 15d
✓ GRANTED18985 pts · lodged 15 Jun 20261m 16d
✓ GRANTED18990 pts · lodged 12 Jun 20261m 16d
✓ GRANTED18990 pts
✓ GRANTED18985 pts · lodged 8 Jun 20261m 13d
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
537
VIC
468
WA
289
QLD
174
SA
157
ACT
94
NT
81
TAS
75
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jun 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Social Worker?
As of Jun 2026, there are 4,574 EOIs for Social Worker (272511) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 1,107 — 190: 1,981 — 491: 1,486.
What points do I need for a Social Worker invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 70 points · 190 — 65 points · 491 — 75 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Social Worker?
Community-reported grants for Social Worker took a median of 3m 24d from lodgement to grant (12 reported cases).
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds189 · invited to 70 pts
Total in pools4,574 EOIs
Invited last snapshot474
Median grant3m 24d
Pool movement▼ -400/mo
Median from 12 reported cases — indicative only.
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