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Welfare Worker 272613
Data as at 30 September 2026 · checked 1 November 2026
As at 30 September 2026, Welfare Worker (ANZSCO 272613) has 0 EOIs in the 189 pool, 828 waiting for 190 and 864 for state-nominated 491. It is not on the list for 189, so the points-tested routes are state nomination (190 or 491).
189 EOI status: 0 submitted, 0 invited (not yet lodged), 0 lodged a visa, 0 on hold.
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EOIs waiting by points
Submitted EOIs for Welfare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | – | – | <20 |
| 100 | – | <20 | 32 |
| 95 | – | <20 | 64 |
| 90 | – | 35 | 159 |
| 85 | – | 88 | 198 |
| 80 | – | 142 | 164 |
| 75 | – | 215 | 146 |
| 70 | – | 176 | 60 |
| 65 | – | 127 | 29 |
| 60 | – | 31 | <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 | not invited | – | 10,000 |
| 13 November 2025 | not invited | – | 10,000 |
| 21 August 2025 | not invited | – | 6,887 |
| 7 November 2024 | not invited | – | 15,000 |
| 5 September 2024 | not invited | – | 7,973 |
| 13 June 2024 | not invited | – | 5,292 |
| 18 December 2023 | not invited | – | 8,300 |
| 25 May 2023 | not invited | – | 7,353 |
| 8 December 2022 | not invited | – | 35,000 |
| 6 October 2022 | not invited | – | 11,714 |
| 22 August 2022 | not invited | – | 12,200 |
| 21 April 2022 | not invited | – | 1,000 |
Which states are Welfare 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 | 27 | 30 |
| New South Wales | 281 | 265 |
| Northern Territory | 49 | 30 |
| Queensland | 29 | 38 |
| South Australia | 72 | 63 |
| Tasmania | 26 | 21 |
| Victoria | 117 | 86 |
| Western Australia | 265 | 381 |
Another 87 EOIs said "any state". Each state publishes its own occupation list and rules; check the state page before you apply.
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Common questions
Which skilled list is Welfare Worker on?
Welfare Worker (272613) is on: STSOL. Visas it can be used for under points testing: 190, 491.
Who assesses Welfare Worker?
The assessing authority is Community Work Australia. You need a positive skills assessment before you can be invited.
How many Welfare Worker EOIs are waiting?
As at 30 September 2026: 0 for 189, 828 for 190, 864 for state-nominated 491 and 0 for family-sponsored 491.
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