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Drainer
ANZSCO 334113MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Drainer (ANZSCO 334113) were issued at 70 points. Subclass 190 sits at 70 points (20 May 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable70pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~3 invited
Up from 65 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–70 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
↓ Easing70pts
20 May 2026
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
70–80 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
744conservative (floor)767anchored estimate
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.
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189 Invitation Predictions
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Drainer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (8)
If 20 invited
All invited (8)
If 50 invited
All invited (8)
If 100 invited
All invited (8)
If 200 invited
All invited (8)
If 500 invited
All invited (8)
If 1000 invited
All invited (8)
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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| Nov 25 | 70 | 3–4 | 2–2 | 744–767 | 70DOE ≤ Sept 25 | 70DOE ≤ Sept 25 | 8 | 3 | 891 | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Plumbers (3341xx)
Ceiling
1,047
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
156
Remaining for 189
891
Spots left (FY)
744 – 767
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 9 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 5 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 (70)
Key Insights for Drainer
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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Still 5 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Drainer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 70 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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5 rounds so far in FY25-26. Drainer has been included in 5 invitation rounds 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 · 26 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 70+ pts
15
Below Cutoff
11
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
26
MoM Change
+8 (44.4%)
Peak Month
May 26 (26)
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
26
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
34
Likelyⓘ
~0 mo ~ ~0 mo
Jun 2026~0 mo
Jun 2026Likely
Jun 2026~0 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
11
MoM Change
-1 (-8.3%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (13)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 20 May 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 70 | — | — | in_state | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 70 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 70 | — | — | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 70 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~3Est. | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
27M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
1(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 50%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
1(50%)
27M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
10(50%)
27M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Drainer subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Drainer were issued at 70 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–70 over the last 5 rounds.
Is the Drainer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Drainer has held steady across recent rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Drainer?
For Drainer: subclass 190 was last invited at 70 points (20 May 2026).
Which states nominate Drainer for 190/491?
Drainer has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, 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 Drainer?
An estimated 744–767 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Drainer, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Drainer invitation rounds held?
Drainer has had 5 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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