This is the 2026 state nomination comparison for ANZSCO 393111 — Canvas Goods Fabricator. For pathway guide, skills assessment, invitation trends, and cost / timeline, see the linked cluster.
The summary
| State | 190 | 491 | 494 strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | ✗ | ✗ | Regional only — Newcastle, Wollongong, Hunter Valley |
| VIC | ✗ | ✗ | Regional only — Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat |
| QLD | ✗ | ✗ | Regional only — Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast regional parts |
| SA | ✗ | ✗ | All of SA (regional) |
| WA | ✗ | ✗ | Regional only — Bunbury, Geraldton, Albany |
| NT | ✗ | ✗ | All of NT (regional) |
| ACT | ✗* | ✗* | NOT regional — 494 not viable |
| TAS | ✗ | ✗ | All of TAS (regional) |
*ACT historically appeared in source state-nomination tables but federal visa-eligibility row closes 190 / 491 for 393111. And ACT is not regional for 494/191 purposes either — closed channel.
NSW — regional NSW only via 494
NSW does not nominate 393111. 494 viable in regional NSW: Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Wollongong / Illawarra, Central Coast (partial), regional NSW cities (Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, Tamworth, Dubbo, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Lismore).
Marine canvas sponsors: Newcastle / Port Stephens marine, Lake Macquarie boating cluster, Wollongong harbour, Forster / Tuncurry, Coffs Harbour. Quality of marine canvas / sail loft operations is moderate.
Awning / shade: Most regional NSW cities have at least one awning fabricator. Larger operations in Newcastle, Wollongong.
Industrial canvas: Riverina (Wagga / Albury), New England (Tamworth) — truck-curtain manufacture, agricultural canvas.
Sydney CBD / metro is excluded from 494. Sydney is the largest marine canvas market (Pittwater, Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay) but Sydney metropolitan status closes the 494 channel there.
VIC — regional VIC only via 494
VIC does not nominate 393111. 494 viable in regional VIC: Geelong (regional), Mornington Peninsula (partial regional), Bendigo, Ballarat, Latrobe Valley, Shepparton, Mildura, Warrnambool, Sale.
Marine canvas sponsors: Geelong marine cluster, Sandringham (partial regional), Phillip Island, Williamstown / Western Port. Mornington Peninsula has yacht clubs and marine canvas operations.
Awning / shade: Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat all support awning fabricators.
Camping / outdoor canvas: Regional Vic hosts several camping canvas / swag manufacturers.
Melbourne metro is excluded from 494.
QLD — regional QLD only via 494
QLD does not nominate 393111. 494 viable in regional QLD: Sunshine Coast (regional), Gold Coast (regional parts), Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns.
Marine canvas — strong: Sunshine Coast (Mooloolaba marine cluster), Gold Coast (Marine Precinct), Hervey Bay, Whitsundays (Airlie Beach), Townsville, Cairns. QLD coastal marine canvas market is the strongest in Australia by combined yacht / runabout / fishing-fleet density.
Awning / shade — strong: QLD's sun protection demand makes shade / awning fabrication consistently busy. Larger operators: Aussie Traveller (Brendale — regional), Coastline Canvas (multi-location).
Camping / outdoor canvas: Regional QLD hosts caravan / camper-trailer canvas operators.
Brisbane metro is excluded.
SA — all of SA is regional for 494
SA does not nominate 393111. 494 viable across all of SA including Adelaide — SA is treated as wholly regional for migration purposes.
Marine canvas: Adelaide (treated as regional), West Beach / Glenelg marina canvas, Port Adelaide. Smaller marine market than coastal QLD / NSW.
Awning / shade: Adelaide has steady residential and commercial awning demand.
Industrial canvas: Riverland (Berri / Loxton — agricultural canvas), Limestone Coast (Mount Gambier), Yorke Peninsula.
WA — regional WA only via 494
WA does not nominate 393111. 494 viable in regional WA: Bunbury, Geraldton, Albany, Karratha, Port Hedland, Mandurah (partial), Kalgoorlie.
Marine canvas: Bunbury (marina + boating), Geraldton, Albany — regional WA marine clusters. Smaller than QLD / NSW.
Awning / shade: All regional WA towns support some awning fabrication.
Industrial canvas — niche: Mining-town tarpaulin / cover operations (Karratha, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie) — niche but exists.
Perth metro is excluded.
NT — all of NT is regional
NT does not nominate 393111. 494 viable across all of NT: Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine.
Marine canvas: Darwin Harbour, Bayview Marina, Cullen Bay — small but functional marine canvas market.
Awning / shade: Strong tropical demand for shade structures.
Industrial canvas — pastoral: NT pastoral industry uses agricultural canvas, livestock covers.
NT's canvas industry is small overall.
ACT — not regional, 494 not viable
ACT does not nominate 393111 for 190 / 491 (federal visa-eligibility row ✗).
For 494: ACT is NOT classified as regional. So 494 is also not viable in ACT.
There is no migration pathway to ACT for 393111 under current settings.
TAS — all of TAS is regional
TAS does not nominate 393111. 494 viable across all of TAS: Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie.
Marine canvas — strong for size: Hobart (Sandy Bay, Bellerive marinas), Constitution Dock fishing fleet, Triabunna oyster industry, Launceston (Tamar River). TAS marine canvas trade is well-established.
Sail loft work: Hobart hosts the Sydney-Hobart yacht race finish — sail / canvas repair business in race season.
Awning / shade: Steady residential / commercial demand.
Practical state selection — where regional 494 actually exists
Best odds for marine canvas 494:
- Sunshine Coast / Gold Coast (regional parts) QLD.
- All of TAS.
- Newcastle / Hunter NSW.
- Geelong / coastal Vic (regional).
- Bunbury / Geraldton WA.
Best odds for awning / shade 494:
- Sunshine Coast / Brendale QLD (Aussie Traveller).
- Adelaide (entire SA regional).
- Regional NSW major centres.
Best odds for camping / outdoor canvas 494:
- Regional NSW (Drifta Stockton — Hunter).
- Regional QLD.
- Regional VIC.
Best odds for industrial / agricultural canvas 494:
- Riverina / Mallee / Wimmera (NSW/VIC grain belt).
- Darling Downs QLD.
- WA Wheatbelt.
Tools
- Points calculator
- Visa fee calculator
- Document checklist
- Eligibility wizard
- Invitation rounds tracker
- ANZSCO search
Authoritative sources
- Home Affairs visa pricing
- Subclass 494 details
- Regional postcodes for 494 / 491
- Trades Recognition Australia
- Specialised Textiles Association
Next step
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