As at April 2026, here is the live SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) picture for Registered Nurses (Nec) (ANZSCO 254499) in South Australia, covering the two state-nominated pathways: Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional).
South Australia EOI Competition for Registered Nurses (Nec)
| Visa | Submitted EOIs in South Australia |
|---|---|
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | 925 |
| Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) | 635 |
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, South Australia recorded 925 submitted EOIs for Registered Nurses (Nec) 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, South Australia recorded 635 submitted EOIs for Registered Nurses (Nec) as at April 2026, in the middle of the pack for this occupation (rank 4 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 Registered Nurses (Nec) national pool across all states and territories combined, for context on where a competitive score sits: Subclass 190 around 75; Subclass 491 around 80 points.
| Points range | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 919 | 258 |
| 70 to 74 | 1,836 | 534 |
| 75 to 79 | 2,109 | 736 |
| 80 to 84 | 2,016 | 1,152 |
| 85 to 89 | 1,147 | 893 |
| 90+ | 517 | 1,139 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, April 2026 (national, by subclass).
Related Pages
- Full Registered Nurses (Nec) pathway guide (visas, fees, assessing body, all-state EOI table)
- All invitation rounds
- Latest South Australia invitation round
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