Carpenter and Joiner· ANZSCO 331211

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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 · ~14 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 16 April 2026

unchanged from previous round · 4 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable

Subclass 491

invited at 95 pts on 13 November 2025

up from 65 pts · ~0 invitations issued · 1 round so far in FY25-26

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
3
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.

Latest Points (190)

65

Unchanged

Last Invited

16 April 2026

Subclass 190

FY25-26 Rounds

7

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 Carpenter and Joiner if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

75≤ Apr 26

If 20 invited

70≤ Dec 25

If 50 invited

65≤ May 26

If 100 invited

All invited (73)

If 200 invited

All invited (73)

If 500 invited

All invited (73)

If 1000 invited

All invited (73)

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EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

350

MoM Change

+50 (16.7%)

Peak Month

May 26 (350)

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

55

MoM Change

+7 (14.6%)

Peak Month

Jun 24 (70)

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 350 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

65

At 65+ pts

319

Below Cutoff

31

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

350

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

219

Likelyⓘ

~3 mo ~ ~3 mo

Sep 2026~3 mo
Sep 2026Likely
Sep 2026~3 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 · Carpenters and Joiners (3312xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

1,481

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

573

Remaining for 189

908

Spots left (FY)

Exhausted

Tier Meaning

Standard priority — moderate demand

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (65)

Key Insights for Carpenter and Joiner

  • ↔

    Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.

  • ⚠

    Still 30 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Carpenter and Joiner remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 95 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    7 rounds so far in FY25-26. Carpenter and Joiner has been included in 7 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 13 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 9 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

A profile of the invited

Period:
n =
3

community-reported invitations, spanning 3 onshore and 0 offshore.

Median pts

65

Most common

65(3×)

Invitation points

Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.

Where they were

Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.

100%onshore

Salary

Disclosed by 0 of 3 contributors

No salary self-reports for this scope.

Partnered status

The four points-claim categories.

Not enough self-reports

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:
  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    interstate
  • N/AWAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~14Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~10Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~21Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~11Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~7Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~49Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~17Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

51EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

39(76%)

27M Trend

↑ 900%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

42EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

38(90%)

27M Trend

↑ 1233%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

48EOIs

Building & Construction

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

37(77%)

27M Trend

↑ 1167%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

38EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

34(89%)

27M Trend

↑ 1650%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

94EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

69(73%)

27M Trend

↑ 3600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

16EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

14(88%)

27M Trend

↑ 700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

18EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

15(83%)

27M Trend

↑ 800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

ACT?Unknown

18EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥65

16(89%)

27M Trend

↑ 800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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