Geophysicist
Latest Points (189)
85
Last Invited
13 November 2025
Subclass 189
FY25-26 Rounds
2
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
337
MoM Change
-15 (-4.3%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (399)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
24
MoM Change
-3 (-11.1%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (27)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
03/2026 snapshot · 337 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
86
Below Cutoff
251
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 03/2026 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.
In Queue
337
Oldest Waiting
Mar 24
Total Invited
46
Likelyⓘ
~10 mo ~ ~10 mo
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Geologists Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists (2344xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
162
Remaining for 189
338
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Geophysicist
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Geophysicist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Geophysicist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Geophysicist has been included in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~5Est. | — | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~4Est. | — | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~8Est. | — | — |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 100 | ~4Est. | — | — |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~3Est. | — | — |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~6Est. | — | — |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
62EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
17(27%)
25M Trend
↑ 743%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
44EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
9(20%)
25M Trend
↑ 567%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
39EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
9(23%)
25M Trend
↑ 333%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
57EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
14(25%)
25M Trend
↑ 525%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
83EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
28(34%)
25M Trend
↑ 1217%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
5(25%)
25M Trend
↑ 900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
18EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
5(28%)
25M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
6(30%)
25M Trend
↑ 375%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.