Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
invited at 65 pts on 13 November 2025
unchanged from previous round · ~96 invitations issued · cut-off held at 65 pts over the past 6 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
invited at 70 pts on 21 May 2026
up from 65 pts · 11 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
invited at 65 pts on 5 February 2026
unchanged from previous round · 3 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
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)
70
Last Invited
21 May 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
16
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Electrician (General) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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If 500 invited
All invited (269)
If 1000 invited
All invited (269)
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
1,421
MoM Change
+152 (12.0%)
Peak Month
May 26 (1,421)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
378
MoM Change
-37 (-8.9%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (678)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 1,421 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 70+ pts
664
Below Cutoff
753
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
1,421
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
1,628
Likelyⓘ
~9 mo ~ ~9 mo
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Electricians (3411xx)
Ceiling
1,880
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
286
Remaining for 189
1,594
Spots left (FY)
1,233 – 1,287
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Electrician (General)
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Electrician (General). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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.
16 rounds so far in FY25-26. Electrician (General) has been included in 16 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 39 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.
community-reported invitations, spanning 19 onshore and 25 offshore.
Median pts
70
Most common
65(18×)
Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
Salary
3 of 44 disclosed · median ≈ $120k
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
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.
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 May 2026 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 1 May 2026 | 190 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 190 | WACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 3 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | interstate | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 190 | WACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Feb 2026 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~3Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 111–130 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 65 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 174–205 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 491 | Federal | 75 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 4 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 15 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 17 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 4 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 5–9 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 90–116 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 104–130 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 26 Feb 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 4 Jan 2024 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~334Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~117Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
310EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
119(38%)
27M Trend
↑ 1089%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
185EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
67(36%)
27M Trend
↑ 1200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
238EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
102(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 3640%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
221EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
84(38%)
27M Trend
↑ 1670%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
451EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
168(37%)
27M Trend
↑ 2592%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
76EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
28(37%)
27M Trend
↑ 7200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
88EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
36(41%)
27M Trend
↑ 3900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
78EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
36(46%)
27M Trend
↑ 3600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
Related occupations
Electricians 3411