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Panelbeater
ANZSCO 324111MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 21 August 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Panelbeater (ANZSCO 324111) were issued at 90 points. Subclass 491 sits at 65 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable90pts
21 Aug 2025 · ~1 invited
Up from 70 · 1 round so far this FY
70–90 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
65pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
471conservative (floor)471anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
4
Ahead
less than a month
85
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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189 Invitation Predictions
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Panelbeater if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
65DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 20 invited
55DOE ≤ May 26
If 50 invited
All invited (21)
If 100 invited
All invited (21)
If 200 invited
All invited (21)
If 500 invited
All invited (21)
If 1000 invited
All invited (21)
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 round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| Aug 25 | 90 | 1–1 | — | 471–471 | 85DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 85DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 21 | 0 | 472 | 65DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 55DOE ≤ May 26 | All invited (21) | All invited (21) | All invited (21) | All invited (21) | All invited (21) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Panelbeaters (3241xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
28
Remaining for 189
472
Spots left (FY)
471 – 471
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.
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (90)
Key Insights for Panelbeater
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Panelbeater. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 25 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Panelbeater remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 90 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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1 round so far in FY25-26. Panelbeater has been included in 1 invitation round 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 · 72 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 90+ pts
7
Below Cutoff
65
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
72
MoM Change
-6 (-7.7%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (78)
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.
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In Queue
72
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
10
Likelyⓘ
~2 mo ~ ~2 mo
Aug 2026~2 mo
Aug 2026Likely
Aug 2026~2 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
Mar 24 – May 26
Latest
3
MoM Change
-2 (-40.0%)
Peak Month
Aug 25 (13)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~3Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~1Est. | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
16EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
3(19%)
27M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
11EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
27M Trend
↑ 900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
27M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(20%)
27M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Panelbeater subclass 189?
As of 21 August 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Panelbeater were issued at 90 points, with recent rounds ranging 70–90 over the last 3 rounds.
Is the Panelbeater subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Panelbeater has held steady across recent rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Panelbeater?
For Panelbeater: subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (8 December 2022).
Which states nominate Panelbeater for 190/491?
Panelbeater has state-nomination activity in: 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 Panelbeater?
An estimated 471–471 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Panelbeater, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Panelbeater at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Panelbeater is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Panelbeater at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Panelbeater is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Panelbeater invitation rounds held?
Panelbeater has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.