189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
- ~17Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Automotive Electrician
ANZSCO 321111MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Automotive Electrician (ANZSCO 321111) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 491 sits at 95 points (28 March 2025).
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
80pts
4 June 2026 · ~17 invited
Down from 85 · 2 rounds so far this FY
80–85 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
95pts
28 Mar 2025
Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
465conservative (floor)465anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
11
Ahead
less than a month
1/2
Met the cut-off
85
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
2/2
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 2 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
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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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
6 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
0last FY
6this FY
▲ +6Round to round · last 2 FY
1
5
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Automotive Electrician with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Automotive Electrician in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Automotive Electrician if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
80DOE ≤ May 26
If 20 invited
75DOE ≤ May 26
If 50 invited
65DOE ≤ Dec 25
If 100 invited
45DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 200 invited
All invited (103)
If 500 invited
All invited (103)
If 1000 invited
All invited (103)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 80 | — | 1–1 | 465–465 | 85DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 85DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 103 | 11 | 466 | 80DOE ≤ May 26 | 75DOE ≤ May 26 | 65DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 45DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (103) | All invited (103) | All invited (103) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Automotive Electricians (3211xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
34
Remaining for 189
466
Spots left (FY)
465 – 465
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 4 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 3 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 (80)
Key Insights for Automotive Electrician
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Automotive Electrician. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Automotive Electrician remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Automotive Electrician has been included in 2 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
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Automotive Electrician?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 402 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 80+ pts
101
Below Cutoff
298
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
402
MoM Change
-16 (-3.8%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (418)
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
402
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
90
Likelyⓘ
~10 mo ~ ~10 mo
Apr 2027~10 mo
Apr 2027Likely
Apr 2027~10 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
68
MoM Change
+15 (28.3%)
Peak Month
May 26 (68)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~17Est. | — | — | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 70 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 491 | WACommunity | 95 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — |
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- 189FederalCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰120000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 1–1
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491WACommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰120000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Automotive Electrician for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
108EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
20(19%)
27M Trend
↑ 7300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
40EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
11(28%)
27M Trend
↑ 900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
34EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
10(29%)
27M Trend
↑ 1600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
50EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
11(22%)
27M Trend
↑ 1233%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
115EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
42(37%)
27M Trend
↑ 5600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
16EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
3(19%)
27M Trend
↑ 1500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
26EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
3(12%)
27M Trend
↑ 2500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
10EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(20%)
27M Trend
↑ 233%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Automotive Electrician subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Automotive Electrician were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 80–85 over the last 2 rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Automotive Electrician?
For Automotive Electrician: subclass 491 was last invited at 95 points (28 March 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Automotive Electrician?
For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Automotive Electrician, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Automotive Electrician for 190/491?
Automotive Electrician 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 Automotive Electrician?
An estimated 465–465 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Automotive Electrician, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Automotive Electrician at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Automotive Electrician is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Automotive Electrician at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Automotive Electrician is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Automotive Electrician invitation rounds held?
Automotive Electrician has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
Last updated 4 June 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.