This is the 2026 state-by-state nomination comparison for ANZSCO 362211 — Gardener (General). 362211 is on STSOL with all 8 states currently nominating for both Subclass 190 and Subclass 491.
For full pathway breakdown see the 362211 pathway guide; for VETASSESS evidence pack see the skills assessment guide; for invitation round patterns see the invitation rounds trends; for cost / timeline see the case study.
Quick comparison
| State | 190 alloc | 491 alloc | 362211 on 190 | 362211 on 491 | Effective threshold (190) | Job offer required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 2,100 | 1,500 | ✓ | ✓ | 95+ | Preferred not required |
| VIC | 2,700 | 700 | ✓ | ✓ | 85+ | Strongly preferred |
| QLD | 1,850 | 750 | ✓ | ✓ | 85+ | Preferred for regional |
| SA | 1,350 | 900 | ✓ | ✓ | 85+ | Preferred |
| WA | 1,000 | 1,000 | ✓ | ✓ | 85+ | Preferred for regional |
| NT | 850 | 800 | ✓ | ✓ | 80+ | Strongly preferred |
| ACT | 800 | 800 | ✓ | ✓ | 90+ Matrix | Preferred + ACT connection |
| TAS | 1,200 | 650 | ✓ | ✓ | 75+ | Tas connection preferred |
NSW — Skilled Nominated
NSW Skilled Nominated. 362111 on NSW 190 / 491 lists.
Where 362211 candidates land in NSW: City of Sydney parks and gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney + Mount Annan + Mount Tomah (regional 491), NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, premium Eastern Suburbs / Mosman / North Shore estate gardener roles, Centennial Park / Moore Park grounds.
NSW 491 regional postcodes: Outside Sydney / Newcastle / Wollongong metro. Hunter Valley, Central West, North Coast, South Coast, New England, Riverina.
Victoria — Live in Melbourne
Live in Melbourne continuous ROI.
Where 362211 candidates land in Vic: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne + Cranbourne (regional 491 Cranbourne), Burnley Horticulture College (TAFE Vic), Werribee Park Mansion Gardens, premium Toorak / Brighton / South Yarra estate gardener roles, Phillip Island National Park (regional 491).
Vic 491 regional postcodes: All Vic outside Greater Melbourne. Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Warrnambool, Mildura.
Queensland — Migration Queensland
Migration Queensland monthly nomination cycles.
Where 362211 candidates land in QLD: Brisbane City Botanic Gardens + Mount Coot-tha, regional QLD councils (Toowoomba, Cairns, Townsville, Sunshine Coast — regional 491), resort gardens (Hayman Island, Hamilton Island, Daydream Island, Lizard Island), tropical garden specialists Cairns / Port Douglas.
QLD 491 regional postcodes: Outside Greater Brisbane. Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast (parts), Cairns, Townsville, Mackay.
SA — Skilled & Business Migration
SA Skilled Migration ROI processing.
Where 362211 candidates land in SA: Adelaide Botanic Garden, Carrick Hill (Springfield), Mt Lofty Botanic Garden + Wittunga Botanic Garden, Adelaide Hills wineries / agritourism gardens, Barossa Valley / McLaren Vale winery gardens, regional SA councils.
SA 491 regional postcodes: Outside Adelaide metro. Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Renmark.
Western Australia — WA Migration
WA Migration General Skilled Migration.
Where 362211 candidates land in WA: Kings Park and Botanic Garden (Perth), Perth Zoo grounds, premium Peppermint Grove / Cottesloe / Dalkeith estate gardens, regional WA councils, Margaret River / Albany tourism gardens.
WA 491 regional postcodes: Outside Perth / Mandurah / Bunbury metro. Albany, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Broome.
Northern Territory — NT Migration
NT Migration continuous ROI.
Where 362211 candidates land in NT: George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Alice Springs Olive Pink Botanic Garden, Tropical Park Garden Operations Darwin, regional NT council parks and gardens, tropical resort gardens (Bamurru Plains, Cicada Lodge).
ACT — Canberra Matrix
ACT Migration Canberra Matrix fortnightly.
Where 362211 candidates land in ACT: Australian National Botanic Gardens, Government House grounds, National Capital Authority grounds maintenance, Lake Burley Griffin foreshores, ACT Government parks and gardens, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
Tasmania — Skilled Migration Tasmania
Skilled Migration Tasmania monthly rounds. Entire Tas regional for 491.
Where 362211 candidates land in Tas: Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (Hobart), MONA Museum gardens, Cradle Mountain Wildlife Park gardens, Saffire Freycinet resort gardens, regional Tas council parks.
Recommended state selection per candidate profile
High-points candidate with specialty (heritage / native / arboriculture):
- Target: NSW or Vic 190 (PR straight away)
- Backup: QLD / SA 190
- Strategy: Multi-state ROI
Mid-range candidate (75-85 points):
- Target: 491 in any eligible state
- Best options: Tas, NT, SA regional, WA regional
- Strategy: Secure employment offer + 491 nomination
Lower-points candidate (65-75 points):
- Target: 491 in Tas or NT
- Strategy: Onshore Australian study (485 graduate visa) to boost points, then 491
Candidate with resort / tourism garden experience:
- Target: QLD (Hayman / Hamilton), Tas (Saffire), Vic (Mornington Peninsula / Yarra Valley)
- Strategy: 494 employer-sponsored with resort sponsor
Candidate already in Australia (485 grad visa):
- Target: State where you studied / worked
- ACT Canberra Matrix favours Australian-study candidates
Multi-state ROI strategy
For 362211 with realistic 75-95 point profiles, multi-state ROI is the most effective strategy. Key constraints: only one state nomination at a time, each state has its own fees / processes, state nomination commits you to live in that state.
Plan with a MARA-registered agent. The eligibility wizard confirms realistic targets.
Tools
- Points calculator
- Visa fee calculator
- Document checklist
- Eligibility wizard
- Invitation rounds tracker
- Skilled Occupation List
- Occupation Shortage List
Authoritative sources
- Home Affairs
- VETASSESS
- NSW Skilled Nominated
- Live in Melbourne
- Migration Queensland
- SA Skilled Migration
- WA Migration
- NT Migration
- ACT Migration
- Skilled Migration Tasmania
Next step
Want to match your gardener profile against the realistic state nomination options? Book a 30-minute free strategy call with a MARA-registered agent at Global Select.