are you intending to travel to AUS prior to your visa being granted ( if so, how?). Eitherway, I'd imagine you'd still be an offshore applicant as this is determined at the moment of application ( from what i've seen online). On point 2, based on this sbs link: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/budget-2021-22-update-on-australia-s-immigration-program-skilled-migrants-and-international-students onshore applicants are to be prioritised.