Software and Applications Programmers (nec)
Latest Points (190)
90
Last Invited
17 March 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
3
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
16,995
MoM Change
+441 (2.7%)
Peak Month
Mar 26 (16,995)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
183
MoM Change
-3 (-1.6%)
Peak Month
Dec 24 (277)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
03/2026 snapshot · 16,995 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 90+ pts
6,377
Below Cutoff
10,617
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
16,995
Oldest Waiting
Mar 24
Total Invited
540
Likelyⓘ
~18.8 yr ~ ~18.8 yr
189 Occupation CeilingTier 4
2025-26 · Software and Applications Programmers (2613xx)
Ceiling
912
0.5% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
3,800
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Tier Meaning
Lowest priority — oversupplied occupation
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Software and Applications Programmers (nec)
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Software and Applications Programmers (nec). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Software and Applications Programmers (nec) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Software and Applications Programmers (nec) has been included in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 9 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | — | onshore |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 110 | — | — | onshore |
| 1 Dec 2025 | 491 | SACommunity | 90 | — | — | onshore |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | — | offshore |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~62Est. | — | — |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~33Est. | — | — |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~22Est. | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~144Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
3,816EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
1,725(45%)
25M Trend
↑ 10785%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
2,130EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
758(36%)
25M Trend
↑ 5337%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
979EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
342(35%)
25M Trend
↑ 3481%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
2,024EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
618(31%)
25M Trend
↑ 15185%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
2,469EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
1,112(45%)
25M Trend
↑ 12010%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
775EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
242(31%)
25M Trend
↑ 8444%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
691EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
203(29%)
25M Trend
↑ 11333%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
1,485EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
442(30%)
25M Trend
↑ 10329%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.