{"id":10209,"date":"2026-04-20T12:02:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/?p=10209"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:41:50","slug":"nsw-vs-victoria-vs-queensland-pr-190-491","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/blog\/nsw-vs-victoria-vs-queensland-pr-190-491\/","title":{"rendered":"NSW vs Victoria vs Queensland for PR in 2026: Where are Your 190 and 491 Chances Stronger Right Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: NSW vs Victoria vs Queensland for PR in 2026: Where Are Your 190 and 491 Chances Stronger Right Now?\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/5HiHEsTERO8YRqM7hD8CbU?si=7jTgThv6ROuAlSz1T7jawg&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now,&nbsp;the&nbsp;three states are behaving very differently.&nbsp;<strong>NSW<\/strong>&nbsp;is highly selective and&nbsp;invitation driven.&nbsp;<strong>Victoria<\/strong>&nbsp;looks broad on paper but is clearly under heavy pressure, with many more ROIs than&nbsp;places and a strong preference for well-built profiles.&nbsp;<strong>Queensland<\/strong>&nbsp;looks more pathway-based,&nbsp;occupation-list driven, and clearer for applicants who already match its onshore or offshore settings. That means PR chances are not \u201cbetter\u201d in the same way across all three states. They are better only if your profile fits the way that state is selecting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is also the pattern reflected in the\u00a0Aussizz\u00a0Group trend blogs you shared. The recent Victoria analysis across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/blog\/victoria-skilled-migration-january-2026-190-491-trends\">December 2025, January 2026 and March 2026<\/a> repeatedly points to Victoria favouring\u00a0<strong>onshore, economically active applicants with balanced points and employment credibility<\/strong>, not simply the highest total score. Queensland\u00a0point\u00a0more toward\u00a0<strong>occupation-list fit, pathway fit, and practical workforce alignment<\/strong>. NSW nomination is\u00a0<strong>exceptionally competitive<\/strong>, you\u00a0<strong>cannot apply directly<\/strong>\u00a0for subclass 190, and the highest-ranking EOIs inside the relevant ANZSCO groups are invited.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The 2026 State Comparison Starts With How Each State is Selecting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The three states are not running the same game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victoria\u2019s 2025\u201326 program has&nbsp;<strong>3,400 places<\/strong>, made up of&nbsp;<strong>2,700 for subclass 190<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>700 for subclass 491<\/strong>, but Victoria also announced on&nbsp;<strong>13 April 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;that the program would <a href=\"https:\/\/liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au\/news-events\/news\/2026\/update-on-victorias-skilled-visa-nomination-program-2025-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">close to new ROIs on&nbsp;<strong>28 April 2026<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;because it had received far more interest than available places. That tells you two things: Victoria is active, but demand pressure is intense.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland\u2019s 2025\u201326 program has&nbsp;<strong>2,600 places<\/strong>, including&nbsp;<strong>1,850 for subclass 190<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>750 for subclass 491<\/strong>, and its system is very explicitly built around separate pathways like onshore workers, offshore workers, graduates, building and construction workers, and regional small business owners. Queensland also makes it clear that if your occupation is not on its onshore or offshore list, you should not&nbsp;submit&nbsp;an ROI.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSW does not present itself\u00a0mainly as\u00a0a place-count story. It presents itself as a\u00a0<strong>selection-based invitation process<\/strong>. NSW says subclass 190 nomination is exceptionally competitive, that you cannot apply directly, and that the state invites the\u00a0<strong>highest-ranking EOIs<\/strong>\u00a0inside the relevant ANZSCO unit groups on the NSW Skills List. For subclass 491, NSW uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/blog\/nsw-skilled-migration-pathways\/\">three specific pathways<\/a>, and it also warns applicants not to rely only on NSW nomination.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State snapshot: what the three systems feel like right now<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What stands out in 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What that means for applicants<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NSW&nbsp;<\/td><td>Highly selective, invitation-driven, strongly skills-list based&nbsp;<\/td><td>Good for strong EOIs, harder for average profiles&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Victoria&nbsp;<\/td><td>Large allocation but very heavy demand and ROI pressure&nbsp;<\/td><td>Good for strong onshore profiles, but&nbsp;very competitive&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Queensland&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/blog\/queensland-state-nomination-trends-190-491\">Clear pathway structure and occupation-list filtering<\/a><\/td><td>Better for applicants who already fit QLD\u2019s listed pathways&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why \u201cbetter PR chances\u201d is really a profile-matching question, not a popularity question.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Victoria Looks Strongest for Well-built Onshore Profiles, But Not for Casual Applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/blog\/victoria-skilled-migration-17-march-2026-190-491-invitation-trends\">The recent trend\u00a0show\u00a0a very consistent<\/a> pattern. December 2025 outcomes were concentrated around\u00a0<strong>80\u201385 points<\/strong>\u00a0for many invited profiles, with a strong presence of RNs,\u00a0teachers\u00a0and related occupations. January 2026 and March 2026 analyses both say Victoria appears to be prioritising\u00a0<strong>onshore, economically active candidates with strong points composition<\/strong>,\u00a0Superior\u00a0English and experience, and credible employment signals rather than just chasing the highest total points.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victoria requires applicants to first\u00a0submit\u00a0an EOI and then a\u00a0<strong>Registration of Interest (ROI)<\/strong>. For onshore applicants, Victoria says you must be\u00a0<strong>living in Victoria<\/strong>, and it will not select ROIs from onshore applicants living in other Australian states or territories, except limited border cases. It also expects a valid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/blog\/what-is-a-skills-assessment\">skills assessment<\/a>, at least\u00a0<strong>65 points<\/strong>, and at least\u00a0<strong>Competent English<\/strong>. Victoria further requires strong supporting evidence if earnings are claimed in the ROI.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So where are Victoria PR chances better right now? They look better for applicants who are already in Victoria, working or strongly employable, and able to present a clean, balanced file. They look worse for applicants who are offshore without obvious profile strength, for onshore applicants living in another state, or for people hoping that a minimal 65-point profile alone will do the job. The official closure update in April 2026 reinforces how intense the competition has become.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Queensland Looks Stronger if Your Occupation and Pathway Match Cleanly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland is easier to read than many applicants expect. It is not open in a vague way. It is open in a filtered way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland\u2019s&nbsp;2025\u201326 program has&nbsp;<strong>2,600 places<\/strong>, and its nomination system is split into defined pathways. The state also says clearly that if your nominated occupation is&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;on the relevant Queensland onshore or offshore skilled occupation list, you are&nbsp;<strong>not eligible<\/strong>&nbsp;for Queensland nomination in 2025\u201326 and should not&nbsp;submit&nbsp;an ROI. It also notes that&nbsp;<strong>not all occupations are eligible for subclass 190<\/strong>, even if they appear on a list.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That gives Queensland a practical advantage for many applicants: it reduces ambiguity. If your occupation appears on the correct list and you fit the right pathway, your chances may be easier to judge than in NSW. Queensland\u2019s onshore pathway page says it is for skilled workers&nbsp;<strong>currently living and working in Queensland<\/strong>, while the offshore page says candidates may be considered based on occupation list fit, employment position, and commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/migration.qld.gov.au\/visa-options\/skilled-visas\/skilled-workers-living-in-queensland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">living and working in Queensland<\/a> or regional Queensland after grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Queensland occupation lists also show broad opportunity across engineering, teachers, many health occupations, scientists, surveyors, and some hospitality-related roles, but the state is very literal about list matching.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So where are Queensland PR chances better right now? They look better for applicants who already match the state\u2019s structure: onshore workers in Queensland, offshore candidates in occupations Queensland wants, and people comfortable following a pathway-based process instead of relying on general invitation hope. They look weaker for people whose occupation is not clearly listed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>NSW Looks Strongest for Elite EOI Profiles, But Weakest for Applicants Who Need Hand-Holding from The System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NSW&nbsp;remains&nbsp;one of the most attractive states because of reputation, job market&nbsp;size&nbsp;and broad sector demand, but its official wording is some of the toughest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSW says subclass 190 nomination is a&nbsp;<strong>selection-based invitation process<\/strong>&nbsp;and that it is&nbsp;<strong>exceptionally competitive<\/strong>. You cannot directly apply. Your occupation must sit within an ANZSCO unit group on the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/visas-and-migration\/skilled-visas\/nsw-skills-lists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSW Skills List<\/a><\/strong>, and NSW invites the&nbsp;<strong>highest-ranking EOIs<\/strong>&nbsp;in those groups. It specifically tells applicants to consider all other migration pathways and not wait only for&nbsp;a&nbsp;NSW invitation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For subclass 491, NSW offers three pathways: regional employer work, invitation by Investment NSW, and recent regional NSW graduates. But even there, the official 491 page says NSW nomination is exceptionally competitive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives NSW a very particular profile in 2026. It can be excellent for applicants with high-value occupations, strong English, strong work experience, and an <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/working-in-australia\/skillselect\/expression-of-interest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>EOI<\/strong><\/a> that ranks well inside a target unit group. But it can be frustrating for applicants who are only \u201cbasically eligible.\u201d NSW is not a state that rewards vague hope. It rewards strong ranking.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>So Where are PR Chances&nbsp;Actually Better&nbsp;Right Now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer depends on who you are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a&nbsp;<strong>well-established onshore applicant in Victoria<\/strong>, especially with employment credibility and a balanced points profile, Victoria may feel more realistic than NSW because the state has shown repeated willingness to pick strong, practical profiles, even if demand is intense.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a&nbsp;<strong>clear pathway fit for Queensland<\/strong>, with your occupation on the right list and the right onshore or offshore position, Queensland may currently offer the clearest logic. It is less about guessing and more about whether you fit the rules.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/blog\/skillselect-eoi-ranking-189-invitation-queue\">top-ranking EOI applicant<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in an occupation NSW actively needs, NSW can still be one of the strongest options. But it is\u00a0probably the\u00a0worst choice for people who need the system to be forgiving. NSW is not forgiving right now. It is selective.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical state fit in 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Profile type<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>State that may suit better right now<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Why<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strong onshore profile already in Victoria&nbsp;<\/td><td>Victoria&nbsp;<\/td><td>Victoria&nbsp;appears to favour&nbsp;onshore, economically active candidates&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupation clearly listed and pathway-aligned&nbsp;<\/td><td>Queensland&nbsp;<\/td><td>Queensland\u2019s filters are clearer and more structured&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Very strong&nbsp;EOI in a high-demand ANZSCO group&nbsp;<\/td><td>NSW&nbsp;<\/td><td>NSW rewards the highest-ranking EOIs&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average profile hoping to \u201csee what happens\u201d&nbsp;<\/td><td>Usually not NSW&nbsp;<\/td><td>NSW is too competitive for passive strategies&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applicant wanting broader clarity before lodging&nbsp;<\/td><td>Queensland or Victoria&nbsp;<\/td><td>Both are easier to read than NSW right now&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/australian-pr-strategy-state-profile-match.webp\" alt=\"Profile-based Australian PR strategy\" class=\"wp-image-15874\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Biggest Misconception is That Bigger Place Numbers Automatically Mean Better Chances<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is not how this works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victoria has&nbsp;<strong>3,400 places<\/strong>, Queensland has&nbsp;<strong>2,600 places<\/strong>, and NSW\u2019s public focus is more selection-based than raw place-count marketing. But larger allocation does not automatically mean easier invitation. Victoria\u2019s April 2026 closure update is the best proof of that: even with a large allocation, the state said it had received many more ROIs than available places.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So&nbsp;applicants should stop treating allocation numbers as invitation guarantees. What matters more is the relationship between your profile and the state\u2019s actual decision style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>A Smarter PR Comparison in 2026 is Not State vs State. It is Profile vs State.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That is the real takeaway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSW is stronger for\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/blog\/occupation-ceilings-australia-189-190-491\">high-ranking skilled profiles<\/a><\/strong>.<br>Victoria is stronger for\u00a0<strong>credible onshore profiles with balanced points and employment signals<\/strong>.\u00a0<br>Queensland is stronger for\u00a0<strong>clear occupation-list and pathway matches<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aussizz&nbsp;Group has helped&nbsp;<strong>200,000+ applicants to their Australian Dreams<\/strong>, and this is exactly why state comparison needs to be done strategically, not emotionally. A lot of people lose time because they ask which state is popular instead of which state is&nbsp;actually likely&nbsp;to value their profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know whether your better 2026&nbsp;option&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>NSW subclass 190<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Victoria 190\/491<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<strong>Queensland state nomination<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enquiry.aussizzgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a consultation with&nbsp;Aussizz&nbsp;Group<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and get your points, occupation, work&nbsp;history&nbsp;and state fit assessed properly before you commit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q1.\u00a0Which state has better PR chances right now: NSW,\u00a0Victoria\u00a0or Queensland?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no universal winner. NSW is strongest for top-ranking EOIs, Victoria looks stronger for onshore and economically active profiles, and Queensland looks stronger for applicants who clearly fit its occupation lists and pathway settings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q2.\u00a0Is Victoria easier than NSW for PR in 2026?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many onshore applicants, it may be more readable than NSW, but not necessarily easier. Victoria has a large allocation, yet it also announced it received many more ROIs than available places and closed new ROIs in April 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q3.\u00a0Is Queensland easier than Victoria for 190 and 491?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland can feel easier to assess because it clearly uses onshore and offshore occupation lists and pathway-based filters. But your occupation must be on the right list, and not all occupations on the list are eligible for subclass 190.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q4.\u00a0Why is NSW considered so competitive?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSW says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/skilled-nominated-visa-190\">subclass 190<\/a> nomination is exceptionally competitive, you cannot apply directly, and the highest-ranking EOIs within relevant ANZSCO unit groups are invited.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q5.\u00a0Does Victoria prefer onshore applicants?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recent&nbsp;Aussizz&nbsp;Victoria trend blogs say invited profiles in December 2025, January 2026 and March 2026 were strongly weighted toward onshore, economically active candidates. Victoria\u2019s official rules also say onshore applicants must be living in Victoria to be considered.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q6.\u00a0Does Queensland only invite occupations on its own lists?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Queensland says if your occupation is not on the relevant onshore or offshore list, you are not eligible for Queensland nomination in 2025\u201326.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q7.\u00a0Does NSW subclass 491 use pathways?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. NSW says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/india\/skilled-work-regional-provisional-visa-491\">subclass 491<\/a> has three pathways: regional employer work, invitation by Investment NSW, and recent regional NSW graduates.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q8.\u00a0Which state is better for offshore applicants right now?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland may currently be easier to assess for offshore applicants because it has a dedicated offshore occupation list and pathway guidance. NSW&nbsp;remains&nbsp;possible but highly competitive, while Victoria is open to overseas&nbsp;applicants&nbsp;but recent trend analysis suggests stronger pull toward practical, strong profiles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q9.\u00a0Do bigger state allocations mean better invitation chances?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not automatically. Victoria has a large allocation but still reported far more ROI demand than available places. What matters more is how your profile fits the state\u2019s actual selection approach.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Q10.\u00a0What is the smartest way to compare NSW,\u00a0Victoria\u00a0and Queensland for PR?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare your occupation, location, English, work history, state fit, and actual pathway eligibility against each state\u2019s current selection style instead of following one-size-fits-all advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Right now,&nbsp;the&nbsp;three states are behaving very differently.&nbsp;NSW&nbsp;is highly selective and&nbsp;invitation driven.&nbsp;Victoria&nbsp;looks broad on paper but is clearly under heavy pressure, with many more ROIs than&nbsp;places and a strong preference for well-built profiles.&nbsp;Queensland&nbsp;looks more pathway-based,&nbsp;occupation-list driven, and clearer for applicants who already match its onshore or offshore settings. That means PR chances are not \u201cbetter\u201d in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10210,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[2316,2309,2317,2297,2308,2301,2330,2315,2295,2293,2328,2310,1985,2306,2326,2331,2288,1980,1974,2300,2296,2314,2312,2307,2305,2329,2321,2319,2320,2289,2324,2325,2294,2304,1170,2318,2299,2311,2298,2313,2303,1799,2291,2290,2323,2322,2327,2292],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NSW vs Victoria vs Queensland for PR in 2026: Where Are 190 and 491 Chances Better?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Compare NSW, Victoria and Queensland for PR in 2026. 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