Eligible Areas & Postcodes
Find out if your location qualifies for the Australian working holiday visa 88-day requirement. Use our postcode checker to verify eligibility instantly.
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Enter your Australian postcode to instantly check if it's eligible for the 88-day farm work requirement.
Eligible Regions
Regional Australia outside major metropolitan areas is generally eligible:
- ✓ Regional New South Wales
- ✓ Regional Queensland
- ✓ Regional South Australia
- ✓ Tasmania
- ✓ Regional Victoria
- ✓ Western Australia
- ✓ Regional Northern Territory
Ineligible Areas
Major metropolitan areas are generally NOT eligible:
- ✗ Sydney metropolitan area (NSW)
- ✗ Melbourne metropolitan area (VIC)
- ✗ Brisbane metropolitan area (QLD)
- ✗ Perth metropolitan area (WA)
- ✗ Greater Adelaide area (SA)
- ✗ Greater Hobart area (TAS)
- ✗ Canberra area (ACT)
- ✗ Darwin area (NT)
Official Postcode Ranges by State
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra
2600-2618, 2900-2920
New South Wales
Sydney
2000-2299
Newcastle
2300-2322
NSW Regional
2323-2499, 2531-2554, 2575-2599, 2619-2899, 2921-2999
Wollongong
2500-2530
Sydney (South)
2555-2574
Northern Territory
NT Regional
800-999
Queensland
Brisbane
4000-4209
Gold Coast
4210-4284, 4286-4299
QLD Regional
4285, 4300-4499, 4516, 4550-4999
Brisbane (North)
4500-4515, 4517-4519
Sunshine Coast
4520-4549
South Australia
Adelaide
5000-5199
SA Regional
5200-5999
Tasmania
Hobart
7000-7001, 7003-7099
TAS Regional
7002, 7100-7999
Victoria
Melbourne
3000-3207
VIC Regional
3208-3334, 3342-3426, 3430-3749, 3812-3909, 3921-3925, 3945-3974, 3979-3999
Melbourne (West)
3335-3341
Melbourne (North-West)
3427-3429
Melbourne (North)
3750-3811
Melbourne (South-East)
3910-3920, 3975-3978
Melbourne (Mornington Peninsula)
3926-3944
Western Australia
Perth
6000-6110, 6112-6199
WA Regional
6111, 6215-6799
Perth (South)
6200-6214
Perth (North)
6800-6999
Important Notes
This tool is a guide only. Always keep your payslips and employment records as proof of your 88 days of work. These documents are essential for visa processing and verification.
Eligibility rules can change. Always verify the latest requirements on the official Australian Government website (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) before making any decisions about your work or visa application.
Cash-only jobs or jobs without proper documentation may NOT count towards your 88-day requirement. Ensure your employer provides:
- • Valid payslips or payment records
- • Employment contract or confirmation
- • Tax File Number (TFN) registration
- • Proper superannuation contributions