This is the 2026 invitation rounds and trends analysis for ANZSCO 362411 — Nurseryperson. 362411 is on ROL and CSOL — invitation pathways are Subclass 491 Regional Provisional state nomination. Subclass 186 Direct Entry, Subclass 494 Regional Employer, and Subclass 482 Core Skills are employer-sponsored.
For full pathway breakdown see the 362411 pathway guide. For VETASSESS evidence pack see the skills assessment guide. For state-by-state nomination comparison see the state nomination comparison. For cost / timeline see the case study.
How invitation rounds work for 362411
- State nomination (491 only) — NSW, Vic, QLD, SA, NT, ACT, Tas nominate. WA does not.
- Federal 189 / 190 rounds — Zero invitations. ROL only.
- Employer sponsorship — 186 DE (CSOL), 494, 482 — no SkillSelect round.
Verify at Home Affairs SkillSelect rounds page and invitation rounds tracker.
State allocations FY 2025–26
| State | 190 alloc | 491 alloc | 362411 on 491 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 2,100 | 1,500 | ✓ |
| VIC | 2,700 | 700 | ✓ |
| QLD | 1,850 | 750 | ✓ |
| SA | 1,350 | 900 | ✓ |
| WA | 1,000 | 1,000 | ✗ |
| NT | 850 | 800 | ✓ |
| ACT | 800 | 800 | ✓ |
| TAS | 1,200 | 650 | ✓ |
State invitation patterns
NSW (Skilled Nominated)
Where 362411 candidates land: Heritage Seedlings, Andreasens Green, Speciality Trees, Norfolk Tree Farm, Manor Nurseries (Sydney metro / regional NSW); Flower Power garden centre chain; regional NSW production nurseries (Hawkesbury, Hunter, North Coast — regional 491).
Victoria (Live in Melbourne)
Live in Melbourne continuous ROI.
Where 362411 candidates land: Tesselaar (Sylvan Vic), PGGW Hortlinks Vic, Plant Growers Australia, Domus Botanica, regional Vic production nurseries (Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Macedon Ranges — regional 491).
Queensland (Migration Queensland)
Where 362411 candidates land: Boething Treeland Farms QLD, Tropical Touch (FNQ), Glenview Nursery, Sea Country Bushland Nursery, regional QLD production (Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast hinterland — regional 491).
SA (SA Skilled Migration)
Where 362411 candidates land: Newman's Nursery (Adelaide), State Flora SA nursery (Belair National Park), regional SA wine region nurseries.
NT (NT Migration)
Where 362411 candidates land: NT-specific tropical nurseries, Greening Australia NT.
ACT (Canberra Matrix)
Where 362411 candidates land: ANBG Canberra propagation, ACT Government plant production.
Tasmania (Skilled Migration Tasmania)
Skilled Migration Tasmania. Entire Tas regional for 491.
Where 362411 candidates land: Forestry Tas seedling nursery, Plant Research International Tas (tissue culture), Tas wine region production nurseries.
WA — Not currently nominating
WA does not currently nominate 362411. If reinstated, expected sponsors: Aldgate Range Nurseries (WA), Wescobee Nurseries.
Realistic 362411 invitation scores
| Visa | Typical score | Realistic minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 491 (NSW) | 85+ | 80 |
| 491 (Vic / QLD / SA / Tas) | 75-80 | 70 |
| 491 (NT / ACT) | 75+ | 70 |
| 186 Direct Entry (CSOL) | n/a — employer-driven | Federal age / English requirements |
Trends to watch in 2026
1. Plant nursery industry growth. Post-pandemic gardening interest drives sustained demand. Greenlife Industry Australia reports continued strong growth.
2. Native plant restoration tube-stock demand. Greening Australia, Trees for Life SA, Wariapendi — large-scale native restoration projects drive tube-stock demand.
3. Australian native plant export. Hortus / Pacific Bonsai / specialty native exporters generate niche skilled propagator demand.
4. Tissue culture labs. Plant Cells Australia, Plant Research International Tas — tissue culture specialists in high demand.
5. State STSOL stability. Most states currently list — high pathway flexibility.
How to maximise your invitation odds
- Maximise federal points.
- Tissue culture / propagation specialty.
- Native plant knowledge differentiates.
- Target the right state (compare via state nomination comparison).
- CSOL 186 DE bypasses state nomination.
Tools
- Points calculator
- Visa fee calculator
- Document checklist
- Eligibility wizard
- Invitation rounds tracker
- Skilled Occupation List
- Occupation Shortage List
Authoritative sources
- Home Affairs
- VETASSESS
- Greenlife Industry Australia / NGIA
- Plant Health Australia
- NSW Skilled Nominated
- Live in Melbourne
- Migration Queensland
- SA Skilled Migration
- NT Migration
- Canberra Matrix
- Skilled Migration Tasmania
Next step
Want to identify the best state for your nurseryperson profile? Book a 30-minute free strategy call with a MARA-registered agent at Global Select.