Regional Migration Incentives
Why living outside a major city gives you an edge

Designated regional areas (Category 2 & 3) offer significant migration and lifestyle advantages[reference:28]:

  • Priority processing of visa applications
  • Access to the Regional Occupation List (ROL) – more job opportunities than non‑regional lists
  • Additional 5‑15 points under the Skilled Migration Points Test
  • International graduates from regional campuses are eligible for a 1‑2 year extension on their post‑study work visa
  • Dedicated 11,200 regional visa places per year

Major cities excluded from these incentives are Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Eligible locations include Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Newcastle, and Hobart.

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