South Australia Issues Massive PR Invitations in March 2026.

By Vikrant Singh, April 06, 2026

South Australia has delivered one of its most aggressive skilled migration rounds in recent months, issuing a significant volume of invitations across Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas in March 2026. The latest data, compiled across all four official releases, highlights a clear preference for healthcare professionals, engineers, and trade occupations, reinforcing Australia’s urgent workforce demands.

According to the official invitation, the state distributed thousands of nominations across key ANZSCO groups, with Healthcare Professionals emerging as the biggest beneficiaries, followed by Design, Engineering and Transport professionals.  

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Key Highlights

• Healthcare Professionals (ANZSCO 25) received the highest number of invitations

• Engineering and Transport professionals ranked second in total allocations

• ICT professionals saw strong movement, particularly under Subclass 491

• Trade occupations such as construction and electrotechnology recorded high demand

• Subclass 491 dominated several sectors, reflecting regional workforce needs

Detailed Invitation Breakdown – South Australia (March 2026 Total)

ANZSCO Group	Subclass 190	Subclass 491	Total Invitations
13 Specialist Managers	116	40	156
14 Hospitality, Retail & Service Managers	0	34	34
22 Business, HR & Marketing Professionals	33	108	141
23 Design, Engineering & Transport Professionals	332	95	427
24 Education Professionals	130	122	252
25 Health Professionals	492	32	524
26 ICT Professionals	7	240	247
27 Legal, Social & Welfare Professionals	60	15	75
31 Engineering, ICT & Science Technicians	40	132	172
32 Automotive & Engineering Trades Workers	58	42	100
33 Construction Trades Workers	149	70	219
34 Electrotechnology & Telecom Trades Workers	116	20	136
35 Food Trades Workers	0	21	21
36 Agriculture & Horticulture Workers	0	2	2
41 Health & Welfare Support Workers	15	100	115
51 Office Managers & Program Administrators	9	46	55

Trend Analysis: What This Means for Applicants

Healthcare continues to dominate, reflecting persistent shortages in medical and allied health occupations across South Australia. Engineering and technical roles remain a priority, while ICT candidates are seeing more opportunities through regional pathways under Subclass 491.

Trade occupations, particularly in construction and electrotechnology, continue to receive strong support, indicating infrastructure-driven demand. Meanwhile, managerial and hospitality roles received relatively fewer Subclass 190 invitations, suggesting lower priority at this stage.

Final Takeaway

March 2026 clearly reinforces Australia’s targeted migration approach. Skilled professionals in healthcare, engineering, ICT, and trades are currently in the strongest position to secure state nomination.

Applicants who align their profiles with these high-demand sectors, improve their eligibility, and strategically apply under the right visa subclass will have a significantly higher chance of receiving an invitation in upcoming rounds.

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