ImmiTrendImmiTrendSame points, same date — which occupation gives you the better odds?
Queue position Geotechnical Engineer has 2.6× fewer people ahead of you (62 vs 160).
| Geotechnical Engineer233212 | Structural Engineer233214 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 0 · FY2026-27 | 0 · FY2026-27 |
| Standing | #— of 196 | #42 of 196 |
| Queue position | 62 ahead | 160 ahead |
| Latest round | 2024-11-07 · 70 pts | 2024-11-07 · 70 pts |
| EOI data · pool & queue trend | 256 | 728 |
| EOI data · submission & invitation trend | — | — |
| Next round | 80 pts | 85 pts |
| Open states | 4 listed | 4 listed |
| Invited profile | — | — |
| Grants | 29 · 189 | 122 · 189 |
| Where they were granted | NSW 13 | NSW 39 |
| Who was granted | Iran 14% | India 26% |
| Assessing authority | Engineers Australia | Engineers Australia |
Occupations in unit group 2332 share 0 places left.
Unit group 2332 · 2025-26 official: 745 ceiling · 0 remaining
Unit group 2332 · 2025-26 official: 745 ceiling · 0 remaining
Only Structural Engineer has standing data: 42.
Geotechnical Engineer has 2.6× fewer people ahead of you (62 vs 160).
The latest cutoff is the same for both.
Down from 75 vs previous round
Other subclasses190 · 80 pts · 6 May 2026491 · 85 pts · 8 Dec 2022
See full round history →Down from 75 vs previous round
Other subclasses190 · 90 pts · 16 Sept 2026491 · 85 pts · 8 Dec 2022
See full round history →Geotechnical Engineer has a smaller EOI pool: 256 (+5 vs last month) vs 728 (+25) for Structural Engineer.
Queue at your points · 6 months
65 at 85+ pts
▲ 6 vs last month
Queue at your points · 6 months
160 at 85+ pts
▲ 1 vs last month
Structural Engineer drew more invitations last month: 12 vs 1 for Geotechnical Engineer. Pools: 728 (+25) vs 256 (+5).
Geotechnical Engineer needs fewer points for the next round: 80 vs 85 for Structural Engineer.
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, Geotechnical Engineer had 29 subclass 189 main-applicant grants and Structural Engineer had 122. From July to April 2025-26 they had 11–20 and 38–44 so far. Grants trail invitations by months: read this as context, not as your chances.
29
subclass 189 main applicants · 2024-25
122
subclass 189 main applicants · 2024-25
up 171% on 2023-24 (45)
Top state for subclass 189 grants in 2024-25: Geotechnical Engineer NSW (13); Structural Engineer NSW (39).
Most common nationality, 2022-23 to 2024-25: Geotechnical Engineer Iran (14%); Structural Engineer India (25.8%). Applied from within Australia in 2024-25: Geotechnical Engineer 85%; Structural Engineer 64%.
Nationality, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined
Nationality, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined
Engineers Australia may assess both occupations. Verify on the assessing authority's site before you apply.
Engineers Australia