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Social Worker 272511⚡
Skilled visa data · 27 tracked applicants · updated 16 Oct 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
1,582
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
2,323
EOIs in pool
invited down to 70 pts
491 · REGIONAL
1,713
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
5,618
Movement
▲ +352 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
<20
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)—
Official SkillSelect data as of Sep 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 7m 19d
✓ GRANTED⚡190 · NSW80 pts · lodged 24 Jun 20261m 25d
✓ GRANTED⚡189 · Onshore85 pts · lodged 19 Dec 20257m 19d
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
652
VIC
518
WA
332
QLD
204
SA
180
ACT
103
NT
91
TAS
82
Nominated-state EOIs as of Sep 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Social Worker?
As of Sep 2026, there are 5,618 EOIs for Social Worker (272511) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 1,582 — 190: 2,323 — 491: 1,713.
What points do I need for a Social Worker invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 65 points · 190 — 70 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 7m 19d from lodgement to grant (2 reported cases).
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds—
Total in pools5,618 EOIs
Invited last snapshot<20
Median grant7m 19d
Pool movement▲ +352/mo
Median from 2 reported cases — indicative only.
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