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95- Est. Invitations
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Boat Builder and Repairer
ANZSCO 399111MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Boat Builder and Repairer (ANZSCO 399111) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 491 sits at 95 points (13 January 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~5 invited
Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY
75–90 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable95pts
13 Jan 2026
Up from 85 · 2 rounds so far this FY
70–95 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
474conservative (floor)476anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
8
Ahead
less than a month
85
Points
2
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.
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189 Invitation Predictions
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Boat Builder and Repairer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
75DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 20 invited
65DOE ≤ Aug 25
If 50 invited
All invited (30)
If 100 invited
All invited (30)
If 200 invited
All invited (30)
If 500 invited
All invited (30)
If 1000 invited
All invited (30)
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 | 85 | 3–4 | 4–5 | 474–476 | 80DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 80DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 30 | 2 | 483 | 75DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 65DOE ≤ Aug 25 | All invited (30) | All invited (30) | All invited (30) | All invited (30) | All invited (30) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Boat Builders and Shipwrights (3991xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
17
Remaining for 189
483
Spots left (FY)
474 – 476
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 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 (95)
Key Insights for Boat Builder and Repairer
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Boat Builder and Repairer. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Boat Builder and Repairer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Boat Builder and Repairer has been included in 4 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 · 78 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 95+ pts
6
Below Cutoff
72
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
78
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (88)
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
78
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
34
Likelyⓘ
~2 mo ~ ~2 mo
Aug 2026~2 mo
Aug 2026Likely
Aug 2026~2 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
20
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (24)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 13 Jan 2026 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰95000 | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–2 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~6Est. | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
1(100%)
27M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
1(100%)
27M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
53EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
5(9%)
27M Trend
↑ 1900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
1(50%)
27M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
2(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (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 Boat Builder and Repairer subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Boat Builder and Repairer were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 75–90 over the last 4 rounds.
Is the Boat Builder and Repairer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Boat Builder and Repairer has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Boat Builder and Repairer?
For Boat Builder and Repairer: subclass 491 was last invited at 95 points (13 January 2026).
Which states nominate Boat Builder and Repairer for 190/491?
Boat Builder and Repairer has state-nomination activity in: 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 Boat Builder and Repairer?
An estimated 474–476 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Boat Builder and Repairer, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Boat Builder and Repairer at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Boat Builder and Repairer is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Boat Builder and Repairer at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Boat Builder and Repairer is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Boat Builder and Repairer invitation rounds held?
Boat Builder and Repairer has had 4 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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