New South Wales (NSW)

Why NSW?

New South Wales is the most populous state in Australia and the economic engine of the country. Sydney concentrates finance, tech, healthcare and creative industries. NSW nominates skilled migrants under both visa 190 (permanent state nomination) and 491 (regional provisional). Cutoff scores tend to be the highest in the country due to demand, especially in IT, engineering and healthcare.

Worth knowing

• Sydney leads in financial services, tech and biomedical research
• Strongest demand for ICT, engineering and healthcare professionals
• Regional NSW (visa 491) offers lower cutoffs and faster invitations
• Highest cost of living in Australia, especially metro Sydney