Painting Trades Worker
Latest Points (190)
65
Last Invited
3 March 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
9
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
4,361
MoM Change
+124 (2.9%)
Peak Month
Mar 26 (4,361)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
977
MoM Change
+256 (35.5%)
Peak Month
Sep 24 (1,244)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
03/2026 snapshot · 4,361 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 65+ pts
3,989
Below Cutoff
366
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 03/2026 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
4,361
Oldest Waiting
Mar 24
Total Invited
3,346
Likelyⓘ
~8.1 yr ~ ~8.3 yr
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Painting Trades Workers (3322xx)
Ceiling
523
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
292
Remaining for 189
231
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Painting Trades Worker
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Painting Trades Worker. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 5 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Painting Trades Worker remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 70 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
9 rounds so far in FY25-26. Painting Trades Worker has been included in 9 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 15 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.
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2026 | 190 | WACommunity | 65 | — | — | onshore |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | — | onshore |
| 9 Feb 2026 | 491 | WACommunity | 80 | — | — | onshore |
| 1 Feb 2026 | 190 | WAOfficial | 75 | — | — | interstate |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 491 | WACommunity | 80 | — | — | onshore |
| 1 Jan 2026 | 190 | WAOfficial | 75 | — | — | interstate |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~220Est. | — | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~7Est. | — | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~152Est. | — | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~330Est. | — | — |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~175Est. | — | — |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~116Est. | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~3Est. | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~770Est. | — | — |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~269Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
344EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
288(84%)
25M Trend
↑ 4950%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
1,134EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
981(87%)
25M Trend
↑ 1615%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
237EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
179(76%)
25M Trend
↑ 1600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
407EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
365(90%)
25M Trend
↑ 1719%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
1,639EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
1,377(84%)
25M Trend
↑ 4720%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
96EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
74(77%)
25M Trend
↑ 778%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
49EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
40(82%)
25M Trend
↑ 2150%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
59EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
48(81%)
25M Trend
↑ 5000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.