Regional Australia is a definition of the Australian Government designed to promote some areas of the country, especially for immigration. People who work in these areas can be granted extra points when applying for a resident visa. Working there while holding a working holiday visa may allow the person to have their visa renewed.
The government issued a list of postcodes that outlines which areas hold the designation.[1]
| Regional areas | Postcodes |
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| Australian Capital Territory | The Australian Capital Territory is not classified as part of regional Australia. |
| New South Wales Note: Excludes Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong. |
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| Northern Territory | All of Northern Territory is classified as part of regional Australia. |
| Queensland Note: Excludes the Greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast |
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| South Australia | All of South Australia is classified as part of regional Australia. |
| Tasmania | All of Tasmania is classified as part of regional Australia. |
| Victoria Note: Excludes Melbourne metropolitan area. |
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| Western Australia Note: Excludes Perth and surrounding areas. |
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