Motor Mechanic (General)

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ANZSCO 321211MLTSSL

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

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Motor Mechanic (General) (ANZSCO 321211) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 95 points (16 April 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 95 points (30 April 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

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Latest Motor Mechanic (General) invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

↑ Rising

85pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~270 invited

Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–95 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

95pts

16 Apr 2026

Up from 90 · 10 rounds so far this FY

80–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

↑ Rising

95pts

30 Apr 2026 · ~2 invited

Up from 75 · 4 rounds so far this FY

75–105 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

1,136est. ceiling0est. 189 places

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 1,097 ceiling, 0 remaining · How we estimate

Subclass 189 wait estimates · August 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
558
Ahead
2/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
214
Ahead
3/5
Met the cut-off
90
Points
79
Ahead
4/5
Met the cut-off
95
Points
19
Ahead
5/5
Met the cut-off

Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 7 November 2024, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.

"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 5 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.

Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.

189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.

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How this occupation ranks

189

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY

Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited

21 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

21
last FY
0
this FY
▼ −100%

Round to round · last 2 FY

2
19

▼ Falling · invites per round

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Is 65–95 points enough for Motor Mechanic (General)?

Can I get invited for Motor Mechanic (General) with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Motor Mechanic (General) in the next 189 round?

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026Model projects 0 remaining 189 places this year — see 190/491 state nomination optionsGet your verdict →

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Motor Mechanic (General) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

95DOE ≤ Feb 26

If 20 invited

95DOE ≤ Aug 26

If 50 invited

90DOE ≤ May 26

If 100 invited

85DOE ≤ Dec 25

If 200 invited

85DOE ≤ Aug 26

If 500 invited

80DOE ≤ July 26

If 1000 invited

75DOE ≤ July 26

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 25June 26Spots 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 2485———0——2,989216095DOE ≤ Feb 2695DOE ≤ Aug 2690DOE ≤ May 2685DOE ≤ Dec 2585DOE ≤ Aug 2680DOE ≤ July 2675DOE ≤ July 26
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Motor Mechanics (3212xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

1,097

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

1,178

Exceeds ceiling

Remaining for 189

Exhausted

Spots left (FY)

Exhausted

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 46 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

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (95)

Key Insights for Motor Mechanic (General)

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Motor Mechanic (General) are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.

  • ⚠

    Still 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Motor Mechanic (General) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    14 rounds so far in FY25-26. Motor Mechanic (General) has been invited in 14 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.

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A profile of the invited

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Motor Mechanic (General) EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Motor Mechanic (General)?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 11,034 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

75

At 95+ pts

607

Below Cutoff

10,421

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

11,034

MoM Change

-859 (-7.2%)

Peak Month

Feb 26 (12,947)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

11,034

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

996

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

651

MoM Change

-42 (-6.1%)

Peak Month

Feb 26 (828)

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Motor Mechanic (General) round history

Round History

Source:
  • 491NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491QLDCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰76000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰70000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰50000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰50000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    105
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰40000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰40000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰50000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    95
    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
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491SACommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NTCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491SACommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    12–19
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰70000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    2–2
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491ACTCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰50000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    3–4
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491ACTCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰50000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491QLDCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~631Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~220Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Motor Mechanic (General) 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Motor Mechanic (General) for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

1,787EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

90(5%)

30M Trend

↑ 1580%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

1,928EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

115(6%)

30M Trend

↑ 1058%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD—Not listed

677EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

41(6%)

30M Trend

↑ 848%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

1,155EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

103(9%)

30M Trend

↑ 990%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

2,737EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

214(8%)

30M Trend

↑ 1903%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

477EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

11(2%)

30M Trend

↑ 1425%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

202EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

8(4%)

30M Trend

↑ 1317%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

221EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

9(4%)

30M Trend

↑ 1214%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Motor Mechanic (General)

What points do you need for Motor Mechanic (General) subclass 189?

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Motor Mechanic (General) were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 5 rounds.

Is the Motor Mechanic (General) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Motor Mechanic (General) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Motor Mechanic (General) (subclass 189)?

In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds for Motor Mechanic (General), the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 5, 90 points in 4 of 5, 85 points in 3 of 5, 80 points in 2 of 5, 75 points in 2 of 5, 70 points in 2 of 5. Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.

Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Motor Mechanic (General)?

For Motor Mechanic (General): subclass 190 was last invited at 95 points (16 April 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 95 points (30 April 2026).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Motor Mechanic (General)?

Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Motor Mechanic (General). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Motor Mechanic (General) for 190/491?

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

How often are Motor Mechanic (General) invitation rounds held?

Motor Mechanic (General) has received invitations in 14 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Motor Mechanics 3212

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated

Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.

General information only — not migration advice.

Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.