Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Bricklayer· ANZSCO 331111
MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
invited at 65 pts on 13 November 2025
unchanged from previous round · ~71 invitations issued · cut-off held at 65 pts over the past 6 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 190
invited at 65 pts on 3 March 2026
unchanged from previous round · 5 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 491
invited at 70 pts on 13 November 2025
unchanged from previous round · ~2 invitations issued · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
5
Ahead
less than a month
85
Points
2
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 (190)
65
Unchanged
Last Invited
3 March 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
9
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Stable
Points steady over recent rounds
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At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
75≤ Mar 26
If 20 invited
75≤ May 26
If 50 invited
65≤ Dec 25
If 100 invited
65≤ May 26
If 200 invited
All invited (178)
If 500 invited
All invited (178)
If 1000 invited
All invited (178)
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
1,303
MoM Change
+11 (0.9%)
Peak Month
May 26 (1,303)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
279
MoM Change
+10 (3.7%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (356)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 1,303 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 65+ pts
1,156
Below Cutoff
146
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
1,303
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
859
Likelyⓘ
~2.6 yr ~ ~2.6 yr
Jan 2029~2.6 yr
Jan 2029Likely
Jan 2029~2.6 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 · Bricklayers and Stonemasons (3311xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
101
Remaining for 189
399
Spots left (FY)
186 – 218
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (65)
Key Insights for Bricklayer
- ↔
Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
- ✓
At or near the legal minimum. This occupation is currently achievable at the lowest possible points threshold, making it an excellent opportunity for eligible applicants.
- ℹ
9 rounds so far in FY25-26. Bricklayer has been included in 9 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 19 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 10 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
A profile of the invited
Period:
n =
11
community-reported invitations, spanning 8 onshore and 3 offshore.
Median pts
70
Most common
65(3×)
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
73%onshore
Salary
1 of 11 disclosed · median ≈ $90k
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
Single267%
Partner English133%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | interstate | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 83–97 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 3 Sep 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 88–104 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 23 May 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 3–5 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 59–76 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 58–72 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 31 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 31 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~247Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~86Est. | — | — |
- N/AWAOfficial65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- interstate
·· - N/AWAOfficial65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - N/AWAOfficial65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190VICCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~71Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal70
- Est. Invitations
- ~2Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 190SACommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~49Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal70
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491NSWCommunity100
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~106Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~56Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰90000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~37Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~247Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~86Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
246EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
187(76%)
27M Trend
↑ 3283%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
247EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
195(79%)
27M Trend
↑ 10450%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
103EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
87(84%)
27M Trend
↑ 9200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
127EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
104(82%)
27M Trend
↑ 5350%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
434EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
316(73%)
27M Trend
↑ 5600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
79EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
69(87%)
27M Trend
↑ 3750%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
67EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
58(87%)
27M Trend
↑ 6400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
74EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
70(95%)
27M Trend
↑ 2367%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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