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Social Worker 272511⚡
Skilled visa data · 23 tracked applicants · updated 8 Sep 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
1,202
EOIs in pool
invited down to 75 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
2,056
EOIs in pool
invited down to 70 pts
491 · REGIONAL
1,551
EOIs in pool
invited down to 85 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
4,809
Movement
▲ +235 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
338
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~7.0% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Jul 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 3m 24d
✓ GRANTED190 · NSW80 pts · lodged 24 Jun 20261m 25d
✓ GRANTED⚡189 · Onshore85 pts · lodged 19 Dec 20257m 19d
✓ GRANTED18985 pts · lodged 16 Jun 20261m 15d
✓ GRANTED18990 pts · lodged 12 Jun 20261m 16d
✓ GRANTED18985 pts · lodged 8 Jun 20261m 13d
✓ GRANTED190 · NSW85 pts · lodged 23 Mar 20263m 23d
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
566
VIC
482
WA
294
QLD
183
SA
161
ACT
94
NT
84
TAS
77
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jul 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Social Worker?
As of Jul 2026, there are 4,809 EOIs for Social Worker (272511) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 1,202 — 190: 2,056 — 491: 1,551.
What points do I need for a Social Worker invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 75 points · 190 — 70 points · 491 — 85 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 75 pts
Total in pools4,809 EOIs
Invited last snapshot338
Median grant3m 24d
Pool movement▲ +235/mo
Median from 12 reported cases — indicative only.
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