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 90 pts on 7 November 2024
down from 95 pts · ~5 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–95 over the past 5 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY24-25 · trend rising
invited at 85 pts on 5 February 2026
1 round so far in FY25-26
invited at 90 pts on 8 December 2022
~0 invitations issued · 1 round so far in FY22-23
Subclass 189 wait estimates · April 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)
85
Last Invited
5 February 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
1
round so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
Enter your points and date of effect to see your queue rank, estimated wait time, and invitation probability — not just a likelihood score.
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Apr 26
Latest
808
MoM Change
+16 (2.0%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (815)
Invitation Trends
Apr 24 – Apr 26
Latest
13
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Apr 25 (16)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
04/2026 snapshot · 808 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 85+ pts
182
Below Cutoff
626
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 04/2026 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
808
Oldest Waiting
Apr 24
Total Invited
28
Likelyⓘ
~20 mo ~ ~20 mo
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Other Engineering Professionals (2339xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
1,180
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Agricultural Engineer
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Agricultural Engineer. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
Still 25 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Agricultural Engineer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 90 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
1 round so far in FY25-26. Agricultural Engineer has been included in 1 invitation round this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 6 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
community-reported invitations, spanning 0 onshore and 1 offshore.
Median pts
85
Most common
85(1×)
Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
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.
Detailed demographic breakdowns are paused while we finalise a data-licensing arrangement with the upstream community-data source — aggregate counts above remain available.
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~5Est. | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~11Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 90 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~4Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
119EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
25(21%)
26M Trend
↑ 800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
105EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
24(23%)
26M Trend
↑ 1033%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
96EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
25(26%)
26M Trend
↑ 764%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
120EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
29(24%)
26M Trend
↑ 1867%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
170EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
43(25%)
26M Trend
↑ 1418%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
40EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
9(23%)
26M Trend
↑ 517%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
3(15%)
26M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
50EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
15(30%)
26M Trend
↑ 880%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.