Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Motor Mechanic (General)· ANZSCO 321211
MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
invited at 85 pts on 7 November 2024
down from 90 pts · ~264 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–95 over the past 5 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY24-25 · trend rising
Subclass 190
invited at 95 pts on 16 April 2026
up from 90 pts · 10 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 491
invited at 95 pts on 30 April 2026
up from 75 pts · 4 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
591
Ahead
about 6 months
85
Points
227
Ahead
about 2 months
90
Points
78
Ahead
about 1 month
95
Points
18
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 (491)
95
Unchanged
Last Invited
30 April 2026
Subclass 491
FY25-26 Rounds
14
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
95≤ Feb 26
If 20 invited
90≤ June 25
If 50 invited
90≤ Feb 26
If 100 invited
85≤ Sept 25
If 200 invited
85≤ Apr 26
If 500 invited
80≤ Apr 26
If 1000 invited
75≤ Mar 26
Or calculate a custom number
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
12,808
MoM Change
-27 (-0.2%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (12,947)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
695
MoM Change
-49 (-6.6%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (828)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 12,808 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 95+ pts
674
Below Cutoff
12,126
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
12,808
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
987
Likelyⓘ
~11.7 yr ~ ~11.7 yr
Feb 2038~11.7 yr
Feb 2038Likely
Feb 2038~11.7 yr
Ceiling impact: Wait is extended by the occupation ceiling (1,097/FY).
Without ceiling: ~5.2 yr — ~7.9 yr — ~17.3 yr
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 · Motor Mechanics (3212xx)
Ceiling
1,097
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
1,178
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (95)
Key Insights for Motor Mechanic (General)
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Motor Mechanic (General). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal 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 included in 14 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
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.
A profile of the invited
Period:
n =
41
community-reported invitations, spanning 37 onshore and 4 offshore.
Median pts
85
Most common
85(9×)
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
90%onshore
Salary
10 of 41 disclosed · median ≈ $50k
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
Single1785%
Skilled Partner15%
Partner English210%
English
Self-claimed proficiency points (0 / 10 / 20).
NAATI / CCL
Credentialled community language points.
Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰76000 | onshore | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰70000 | onshore | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 9 Oct 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 May 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰40000 | onshore | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰40000 | onshore | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 1 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 75 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 11 Feb 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 491 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 491 | NTCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 491 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 12–22 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 3 Oct 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 11 Sep 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰70000 | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 2–3 | — | — | |
| 26 Jun 2024 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 75 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 22 May 2024 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 75 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 30 Jan 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~615Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~214Est. | — | — |
- 491NSWCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491QLDCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰76000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰70000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity105
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰40000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰40000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190TASCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491SACommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NTCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491SACommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~264Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰70000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~140Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491ACTCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- ~93Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491ACTCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491QLDCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~2Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~615Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~214Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1,886EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
81(4%)
27M Trend
↑ 1669%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
2,233EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
122(5%)
27M Trend
↑ 1242%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
673EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
33(5%)
27M Trend
↑ 892%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
1,456EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
113(8%)
27M Trend
↑ 1274%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
3,584EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
279(8%)
27M Trend
↑ 2525%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
489EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
9(2%)
27M Trend
↑ 1413%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
224EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
9(4%)
27M Trend
↑ 1508%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
248EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
9(4%)
27M Trend
↑ 1393%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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