Hydrogeologist· ANZSCO 234413

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Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

invited at 90 pts on 13 November 2025

unchanged from previous round · ~3 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–90 over the past 4 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising

Subclass 190

No recent invitation round on file.

Subclass 491

No recent invitation round on file.

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
12
Ahead
less than a month
85
Points
7
Ahead
less than a month
90
Points
3
Ahead
less than a month
95
Points
2
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.

Latest Points (189)

90

Unchanged

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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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Hydrogeologist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

80≤ Jan 26

If 20 invited

70≤ Dec 25

If 50 invited

All invited (48)

If 100 invited

All invited (48)

If 200 invited

All invited (48)

If 500 invited

All invited (48)

If 1000 invited

All invited (48)

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EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

285

MoM Change

-13 (-4.4%)

Peak Month

Sep 25 (345)

Invitation Trends

Nov 24 – May 26

Latest

12

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Dec 25 (14)

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 285 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

70

At 90+ pts

36

Below Cutoff

249

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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

285

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

22

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.

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Geologists Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists (2344xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

500

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

162

Remaining for 189

338

Spots left (FY)

324 – 326

Tier Meaning

Standard priority — moderate demand

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (90)

Key Insights for Hydrogeologist

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Hydrogeologist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ⚠

    Still 25 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Hydrogeologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 90 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Hydrogeologist has been included in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 4 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 4 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

Round History

  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~5Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~4Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
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190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

35EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

1(3%)

27M Trend

↑ 3300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

33EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

27M Trend

↑ 2900%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

39EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

5(13%)

27M Trend

↑ 1133%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

47EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

5(11%)

27M Trend

↑ 4300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

59EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

17(29%)

27M Trend

↑ 5800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

14EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

27M Trend

↑ 367%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

19EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

1(5%)

27M Trend

↑ 1700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

17EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

1(6%)

27M Trend

↑ 1400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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