As at April 2026, here is the live SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) picture for Forester / Forest Scientist (ANZSCO 234113) in Western Australia, covering the two state-nominated pathways: Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional).
Western Australia EOI Competition for Forester / Forest Scientist
| Visa | Submitted EOIs in Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | 10 |
| Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) | 10 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, as at April 2026. Counts are rounded by the Department of Home Affairs and reflect one state/territory pool for this occupation only.
Reading the Numbers
For the Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) pathway, Western Australia recorded 10 submitted EOIs for Forester / Forest Scientist as at April 2026, in the middle of the pack for this occupation (rank 5 of 8 reporting activity).
For the Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) pathway, Western Australia recorded 10 submitted EOIs for Forester / Forest Scientist as at April 2026, in the middle of the pack for this occupation (rank 5 of 8 reporting activity).
Points of Submitted EOIs (National, Not State-Specific)
The vault does not carry a points breakdown per state, only per state totals (above). This table is the Forester / Forest Scientist national pool across all states and territories combined, for context on where a competitive score sits: Subclass 190 around 80; Subclass 491 around 85 points.
| Points range | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 10 |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 21 |
| 80 to 84 | 10 | 10 |
| 85 to 89 | 10 | 10 |
| 90+ | 30 | 40 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, April 2026 (national, by subclass).
Related Pages
- Full Forester / Forest Scientist pathway guide (visas, fees, assessing body, all-state EOI table)
- All invitation rounds
- Latest Western Australia invitation round
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