88-Day Postcode Checker
Check whether an Australian postcode may qualify for specified work toward your Working Holiday visa second and third year extensions.
Try an example:
How the postcode checker works
This tool uses the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs postcode classification to determine whether a postcode is considered regional Australia for Working Holiday visa purposes.
Regional (usually eligible)
- • Outside major capital city metro areas
- • Farm work, fruit picking, agriculture
- • Fishing, forestry, mining, construction
- • Most work types count here
Metro (not eligible)
- • Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane CBDs
- • Perth, Adelaide metro areas
- • Canberra
- • Capital-city hospitality doesn't count
Northern Australia exception: Some postcodes in Northern Queensland, Northern Territory and Northern WA allow tourism and hospitality work to count under specific conditions. The checker flags these as “conditional” — you'll need to verify dates worked and your visa subclass.
What work counts toward 88 days?
Being in a regional postcode is not enough on its own — the work must also be specified work as defined by Home Affairs. The most common eligible industries are:
Primary Industries
- • Plant and animal cultivation (farm work, fruit picking)
- • Fishing and pearling
- • Tree farming and felling
Other Eligible Work
- • Mining
- • Construction (regional areas)
- • Tourism/hospitality (Northern Australia only)
- • Bushfire / disaster recovery work
Retail, office work, and most capital-city hospitality do not count. Read the full requirements in our WHV Guide.
Official government resources
Always verify your eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs before making work or travel decisions. This tool is a guide only and cannot replace official advice.
Disclaimer
This postcode checker is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute immigration advice. Eligibility for Working Holiday visa extensions depends on multiple factors including your visa subclass, the type of work performed, the specific dates you worked, and the employer's ability to provide proper verification. Metropolitan boundaries and regional classifications may change. Always confirm your circumstances with the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent before relying on this information for visa applications.
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