Stonemason· ANZSCO 331112

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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 · ~3 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–70 over the past 4 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable

Subclass 190

invited at 65 pts on 1 February 2026

unchanged from previous round · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26

Subclass 491

No recent invitation round on file.

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.

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

1 February 2026

Subclass 190

FY25-26 Rounds

4

rounds so far this FY

Trend Direction

Stable

Points steady over recent rounds

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Stonemason if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

All invited (5)

If 20 invited

All invited (5)

If 50 invited

All invited (5)

If 100 invited

All invited (5)

If 200 invited

All invited (5)

If 500 invited

All invited (5)

If 1000 invited

All invited (5)

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EOI Submission Trends

Mar 24 – May 26

Latest

25

MoM Change

+6 (31.6%)

Peak Month

Jul 25 (31)

Invitation Trends

May 24 – May 26

Latest

10

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Dec 25 (16)

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 25 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

65

At 65+ pts

20

Below Cutoff

5

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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

25

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

24

Likelyⓘ

~1 mo ~ ~1 mo

Jul 2026~1 mo
Jul 2026Likely
Jul 2026~1 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.

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Bricklayers and Stonemasons (3311xx)

FOI source ↗

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 Stonemason

  • ↔

    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

    4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Stonemason has been included in 4 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 6 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.

Round History

  • N/AWAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
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190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

8EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

6(75%)

27M Trend

↑ 600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

11EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

5(45%)

27M Trend

↑ 600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

4EOIs

Building & Construction

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

3(75%)

27M Trend

↑ 300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

SA?Unknown

3EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

1(33%)

27M Trend

↑ 100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

14EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

10(71%)

27M Trend

↑ 500%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

NT?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

ACT?Unknown

No EOI data available for this occupation.

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

Related occupations

Bricklayers and Stonemasons 3311