ImmiTrendImmiTrendSame points, same date — which occupation gives you the better odds?
Queue position Developer Programmer has fewer people ahead of you: 2,552 vs 3,260 for Software Engineer.
| Developer Programmer261312 | Software Engineer261313 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 0 · FY2026-27 | 0 · FY2026-27 |
| Standing | #41 of 196 | #28 of 196 |
| Queue position | 2552 ahead | 3260 ahead |
| Latest round | 2024-11-07 · 95 pts | 2024-11-07 · 95 pts |
| EOI data · pool & queue trend | 6840 | 9596 |
| EOI data · submission & invitation trend | — | — |
| Next round | 100 pts | 100 pts |
| Open states | 4 listed | 4 listed |
| Invited profile | — | — |
| Grants | 81 · 189 | 128 · 189 |
| Where they were granted | NSW 45 | NSW 66 |
| Who was granted | India 54% | India 56% |
| Assessing authority | ACS | ACS |
Occupations in unit group 2613 share 0 places left.
Unit group 2613 · 2025-26 official: 912 ceiling · 0 remaining
Unit group 2613 · 2025-26 official: 912 ceiling · 0 remaining
Software Engineer ranks higher: #28 vs #41 for Developer Programmer.
Developer Programmer has fewer people ahead of you: 2,552 vs 3,260 for Software Engineer.
The latest cutoff is the same for both.
Down from 100 vs previous round
Other subclasses190 · 100 pts · 21 Oct 2026491 · 90 pts · 1 Apr 2026
See full round history →Down from 100 vs previous round
Other subclasses190 · 100 pts · 21 Oct 2026491 · 85 pts · 2 Feb 2026
See full round history →Developer Programmer has a smaller EOI pool: 6,840 (+64 vs last month) vs 9,596 (-7) for Software Engineer.
Queue at your points · 6 months
2,583 at 85+ pts
▲ 5 vs last month
Queue at your points · 6 months
3,304 at 85+ pts
▲ 22 vs last month
Software Engineer drew more invitations last month: 146 vs 72 for Developer Programmer. Pools: 9,596 (-7) vs 6,840 (+64).
Both need the same points for the next round.
Both are open in the same number of states.
Subclass 189 is the federal, points-tested stream — states do not nominate for it. Switch to 190 or 491 to compare open states.
At least one occupation has no state-nomination community data, so this row isn't compared.
Subclass 189 has no state-nomination community data. Compare on 190 or 491 to see an invited profile.
In 2024-25, Developer Programmer had 81 subclass 189 main-applicant grants and Software Engineer had 128. From July to April 2025-26 they had 40–52 and 72–81 so far. Grants trail invitations by months: read this as context, not as your chances.
81
subclass 189 main applicants · 2024-25
down 82% on 2023-24 (438)
128
subclass 189 main applicants · 2024-25
down 75% on 2023-24 (522)
Top state for subclass 189 grants in 2024-25: Developer Programmer NSW (45); Software Engineer NSW (66).
Most common nationality, 2022-23 to 2024-25: Developer Programmer India (54%); Software Engineer India (55.8%). Applied from within Australia in 2024-25: Developer Programmer 79%; Software Engineer 75%.
Nationality, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined
Nationality, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined
ACS may assess both occupations. Verify on the assessing authority's site before you apply.