Does my postcode count for the 88 days?
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Short answer
It depends on the state. Every postcode in South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory counts for farm work, while Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia only count the regional postcodes on the Home Affairs list, which leaves out Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth (checked 2 November 2026). Tourism and hospitality work counts only in Northern Australia and remote postcodes, for example Cairns, Airlie Beach, Broome and all of the Northern Territory.
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State by state
| State | Farm work counts in | Capital city | Hospitality counts in, for example | Live 88-day jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 13 postcodes or ranges | Brisbane does not count | Cairns; Airlie Beach; Townsville | 56 |
| New South Wales | 7 postcodes or ranges | Sydney does not count | Remote areas only | 45 |
| Victoria | 19 postcodes or ranges | Melbourne does not count | Remote areas only | 20 |
| Western Australia | 8 postcodes or ranges | Perth does not count | Broome; Exmouth; Kununurra | 46 |
| South Australia | Every postcode | Adelaide counts | Kingscote, Kangaroo Island; Port Lincoln; Coober Pedy | 5 |
| Tasmania | Every postcode | Hobart counts | Bicheno; Strahan | 10 |
| Northern Territory | Every postcode | Darwin counts | Darwin; Humpty Doo; Katherine | 75 |
Not on the regional list: the ACT. Norfolk Island is on it. Live job counts are jobs on Matey that our checker marks as counting for the 88 days.
Common follow-up questions
Does the ACT or Canberra count for the 88 days?
No. The ACT is not on the regional list, so farm or construction work in Canberra does not count. The only exception is declared bushfire recovery work, which has its own list of areas.
Are the 417 and 462 postcode lists the same?
Yes. On 2 November 2026 the Home Affairs specified work pages for the 417 and the 462 visa carried the same regional, Northern Australia and remote postcode lists. The 462 has a few extra rules on the types of work, so read the page for your visa.
Whose postcode matters?
The postcode of the place where you actually do the work, not the employer's office or your hostel.
General information only, not immigration or tax advice. For advice about your situation, talk to a registered migration agent (check the OMARA register) or a registered tax agent (TPB register).
Sources
- Home Affairs: specified work for the 417 visa (eligible postcodes)
- Home Affairs: specified work for the 462 visa (eligible postcodes)
General information, not migration or legal advice. Rules and pay rates change, so confirm anything your visa depends on with the official source.
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