As at April 2026, here is the live SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) picture for Hairdresser (ANZSCO 391111) in Western Australia, covering the two state-nominated pathways: Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional).
Western Australia EOI Competition for Hairdresser
| Visa | Submitted EOIs in Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | 45 |
| Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) | 114 |
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 45 submitted EOIs for Hairdresser as at April 2026, one of the busier states for this occupation (rank 3 of 8 reporting activity).
For the Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) pathway, Western Australia recorded 114 submitted EOIs for Hairdresser as at April 2026, one of the busier states for this occupation (rank 1 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 Hairdresser national pool across all states and territories combined, for context on where a competitive score sits: Subclass 190 around 70; Subclass 491 around 75 points.
| Points range | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 75 |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 106 |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 79 |
| 80 to 84 | 25 | 74 |
| 85 to 89 | 10 | 30 |
| 90+ | 30 | 55 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, April 2026 (national, by subclass).
Related Pages
- Full Hairdresser pathway guide (visas, fees, assessing body, all-state EOI table)
- All invitation rounds
- Latest Western Australia invitation round
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