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Social Worker 272511
Data as at 30 September 2026 · checked 1 November 2026
As at 30 September 2026, Social Worker (ANZSCO 272511) has 1,582 EOIs waiting for a 189 invitation, 1,892 for 190 and 1,308 for state-nominated 491. The last 189 invitation for this occupation was on 4 June 2026 at 75 points, in the most recent round. 777 of the 189 EOIs have 75 points or more.
1,582 EOIs waiting
Next 189 round forecast: 75 points (likely 70–80). How we forecast →
189 EOI status: 1,582 submitted, <20 invited (not yet lodged), 119 lodged a visa, 23 on hold.
Where are you in the 189 queue for Social Worker?
189 invitations go to the highest points first, then the earliest date of effect. Pick your points and the month your EOI reached that score.
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EOIs waiting by points
Submitted EOIs for Social Worker at each score, as at 30 September 2026. One person can lodge EOIs for several visas, so the columns overlap.
| Points | 189 | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | – | – | <20 |
| 105 | – | – | <20 |
| 100 | – | <20 | 44 |
| 95 | – | 22 | 138 |
| 90 | <20 | 122 | 266 |
| 85 | 74 | 300 | 366 |
| 80 | 221 | 455 | 269 |
| 75 | 474 | 510 | 100 |
| 70 | 455 | 320 | 50 |
| 65 | 257 | 122 | 50 |
| 60 | 53 | 28 | <20 |
189 cut-off history
Lowest points invited for this occupation in each SkillSelect round since April 2022 (when Home Affairs started publishing cut-offs by occupation).
| Round | 189 | 491 family | 189 round size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 75 | – | 10,000 |
| 13 November 2025 | 75 | 85 | 10,000 |
| 21 August 2025 | 85 | 80 | 6,887 |
| 7 November 2024 | 70 | – | 15,000 |
| 5 September 2024 | 75 | – | 7,973 |
| 13 June 2024 | 85 | – | 5,292 |
| 18 December 2023 | 65 | 70 | 8,300 |
| 25 May 2023 | not invited | – | 7,353 |
| 8 December 2022 | 65 | 80 | 35,000 |
| 6 October 2022 | 65 | 75 | 11,714 |
| 22 August 2022 | 65 | 65 | 12,200 |
| 21 April 2022 | 85 | 75 | 1,000 |
Which states are Social Worker applicants choosing?
Submitted 190 and 491 EOIs by the state named in the EOI. An EOI can name more than one state, so the rows add up to more than the totals above.
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 103 | 90 |
| New South Wales | 652 | 372 |
| Northern Territory | 91 | 77 |
| Queensland | 204 | 155 |
| South Australia | 180 | 140 |
| Tasmania | 82 | 76 |
| Victoria | 518 | 231 |
| Western Australia | 332 | 388 |
Another 278 EOIs said "any state". Each state publishes its own occupation list and rules; check the state page before you apply.
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States do not publish 190 and 491 cut-offs, so shared invitations are the only way to see them. No email or name needed.
Common questions
What points do I need for a 189 invitation as a Social Worker?
The last round that invited Social Worker was 4 June 2026, and the lowest score invited was 75 points. Right now 777 EOIs for this occupation have 75 points or more, so the next cut-off depends on how many places the occupation gets.
Which skilled list is Social Worker on?
Social Worker (272511) is on: CSOL, MLTSSL. Visas it can be used for under points testing: 189, 190, 491, 491 family.
Who assesses Social Worker?
The assessing authority is AASW. You need a positive skills assessment before you can be invited.
How many Social Worker EOIs are waiting?
As at 30 September 2026: 1,582 for 189, 1,892 for 190, 1,308 for state-nominated 491 and 67 for family-sponsored 491.
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