Physiotherapist

ANZSCO 252511MLTSSL

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

As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Physiotherapist (ANZSCO 252511) were issued at 75 points. Subclass 190 sits at 85 points (21 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (30 April 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

01

Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

Rising

75pts

13 Nov 2025 · ~69 invited

Down from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 6 rounds

Subclass 190

Stable

85pts

21 May 2026

Up from 75 · 10 rounds so far this FY

75–85 pts over last 6 rounds

Subclass 491

Rising

85pts

30 Apr 2026 · ~2 invited

Up from 75 · 3 rounds so far this FY

75–85 pts over last 6 rounds

See full round history

189 places likely left this FY

1,135conservative (floor)1,198anchored estimate

Cut-offs & capacity

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
163
Ahead
about 1 month
85
Points
48
Ahead
less than a month
90
Points
9
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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Check my score

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189 Invitation Predictions

Calculate invitation predictions

Compare all occupations

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

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

85DOE ≤ Oct 25

If 20 invited

85DOE ≤ Mar 26

If 50 invited

80DOE ≤ Sept 25

If 100 invited

80DOE ≤ Apr 26

If 200 invited

75DOE ≤ Dec 25

If 500 invited

70DOE ≤ May 26

If 1000 invited

All invited (684)

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
Nov 25751501772052411,1351,19875DOE ≤ Dec 2575DOE ≤ Feb 266843321,55385DOE ≤ Oct 2585DOE ≤ Mar 2680DOE ≤ Sept 2580DOE ≤ Apr 2675DOE ≤ Dec 2570DOE ≤ May 26All invited (684)
04

Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 1

2025-26 · Physiotherapists (2525xx)

Ceiling

1,911

4.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

358

Remaining for 189

1,553

Spots left (FY)

1,1351,198

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 85 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 20 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 (85)

Key Insights for Physiotherapist

  • Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.

  • Still 10 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Physiotherapist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • 15 rounds so far in FY25-26. Physiotherapist has been included in 15 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 · 1,979 submitted EOIs in queue

Peak Points

75

At 85+ pts

434

Below Cutoff

1,543

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

1,979

MoM Change

-19 (-1.0%)

Peak Month

Oct 25 (2,120)

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.

In Queue

1,979

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

1,690

Likely

~12 mo ~ ~12 mo

Jun 2027~12 mo
Jun 2027Likely
Jun 2027~12 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

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

271

MoM Change

-43 (-13.7%)

Peak Month

Nov 25 (623)

07

Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190SACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰70000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    205241
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    150177
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190ACTCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰40000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190WACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰20000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰70000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    162296
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰70000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰70000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰70000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰78000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    79102
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    2531
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~57Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~50Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~240Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~6Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~80Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~84Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~7Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    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

NSWEligible

388EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff85

94(24%)

27M Trend

751%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VICEligible

331EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff85

91(27%)

27M Trend

845%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLDEligible

224EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff85

58(26%)

27M Trend

1059%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

165EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff85

32(19%)

27M Trend

985%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

349EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff85

104(30%)

27M Trend

1595%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

83EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff85

11(13%)

27M Trend

1320%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

48EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff85

10(21%)

27M Trend

780%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

69EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff85

9(13%)

27M Trend

589%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

09

Common questions

What points do you need for Physiotherapist subclass 189?

As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Physiotherapist were issued at 75 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–85 over the last 6 rounds.

Is the Physiotherapist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Physiotherapist has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Physiotherapist?

For Physiotherapist: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (21 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (30 April 2026).

Which states nominate Physiotherapist for 190/491?

Physiotherapist has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY25-26 for Physiotherapist?

An estimated 1135–1198 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Physiotherapist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.

How long is the wait for Physiotherapist at 80 points (subclass 189)?

At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Physiotherapist is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Physiotherapist at 85 points (subclass 189)?

At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Physiotherapist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Physiotherapist at 90 points (subclass 189)?

At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Physiotherapist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Physiotherapist at 95 points (subclass 189)?

At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Physiotherapist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How often are Physiotherapist invitation rounds held?

Physiotherapist has had 15 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.