189Federal
90- Est. Invitations
- 2–4
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Naval Architect
ANZSCO 233916MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Naval Architect (ANZSCO 233916) were issued at 90 points. Subclass 190 sits at 65 points (8 February 2024). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising90pts
7 Nov 2024 · ~3 invited
Down from 95 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–100 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
65pts
8 Feb 2024
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
85pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
14
Ahead
less than a month
85
Points
7
Ahead
less than a month
90
Points
6
Ahead
less than a month
95
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.
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189 Invitation Predictions
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Naval Architect if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
80DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 20 invited
70DOE ≤ Nov 25
If 50 invited
All invited (40)
If 100 invited
All invited (40)
If 200 invited
All invited (40)
If 500 invited
All invited (40)
If 1000 invited
All invited (40)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| Nov 24 | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 6 | 0 | 80DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 70DOE ≤ Nov 25 | All invited (40) | All invited (40) | All invited (40) | All invited (40) | All invited (40) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Other Engineering Professionals (2339xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
1,180
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Spots left (FY)
0
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 6 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (90)
Key Insights for Naval Architect
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Naval Architect. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 25 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Naval Architect remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 90 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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2 rounds so far in FY24-25. Naval Architect has been included in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
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A profile of the invited
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EOI data
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 296 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 90+ pts
58
Below Cutoff
238
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
296
MoM Change
-9 (-3.0%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (307)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
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In Queue
296
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
21
Likelyⓘ
~7 mo ~ ~7 mo
Jan 2027~7 mo
Jan 2027Likely
Jan 2027~7 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
Apr 24 – May 26
Latest
8
MoM Change
+1 (14.3%)
Peak Month
Apr 25 (10)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 2–4 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 2–3 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 100 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 8 Feb 2024 | 190 | TASCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~7Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — |
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- 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- 2–3
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal100
- Est. Invitations
- 2–2
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 190TASCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~7Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~2Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
45EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
10(22%)
27M Trend
↑ 633%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
43EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
10(23%)
27M Trend
↑ 740%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
33EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
8(24%)
27M Trend
↑ 267%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
61EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
14(23%)
27M Trend
↑ 2850%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
37EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
6(16%)
27M Trend
↑ 429%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
29EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
5(17%)
27M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
11EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(36%)
27M Trend
↑ 175%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
27EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
5(19%)
27M Trend
↑ 800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Naval Architect subclass 189?
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Naval Architect were issued at 90 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–100 over the last 5 rounds.
Is the Naval Architect subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Naval Architect has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Naval Architect?
For Naval Architect: subclass 190 was last invited at 65 points (8 February 2024). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).
Which states nominate Naval Architect for 190/491?
Naval Architect has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How long is the wait for Naval Architect at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Naval Architect is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Naval Architect at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Naval Architect is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Naval Architect at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Naval Architect is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Naval Architect at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Naval Architect is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Naval Architect invitation rounds held?
Naval Architect has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY24-25.
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