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Botanist
As at September 2026, Botanist (ANZSCO 234515) has 18 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (0 at 85+ points), 46 in 190 and 44 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 13 November 2025; none in the federal round since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 100 points (8 December 2022).
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Latest Botanist invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
85pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~1 invited
Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
100pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 8 occupations in Life Scientists, not just Botanist
500est. ceiling262est. 189 places121–150est. left after 15 Oct
43–54%
238 to 186 / 190 / 491~112–141 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 90 pts · DOE 5 Jan – 23 Apr 2026
Who shares these places · 8 occupationsBotanist used ~0
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 90 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanist234515THIS | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Biotechnologist234514 | 35–43 | 79 | 488 |
| Life Scientist (General)234511 | 29–40 | 63 | 301 |
| Life Scientist (nec)234599 | 17–21 | 31 | 111 |
| Biochemist234513 | 13–14 | 17 | 115 |
| Microbiologist234517 | 9–12 | 37 | 331 |
| Marine Biologist234516 | 7–8 | 15 | 58 |
| Zoologist234518 | 2–3 | 7 | 25 |
| 2345 total | 112–141 | 249 | 1,446 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 323 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
3
Ahead
1/2
Met the cut-off
Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 13 November 2025, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.
"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 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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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
▲ Risingnot invited this round
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
1 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 1 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
0last FY
1this FY
▲ +1Round to round · last 2 FY
1
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 65–85 points enough for Botanist?
Can I get invited for Botanist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Botanist in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 25 Jan 2026this group 301 invitationsGet your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Botanist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
65DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 20 invited
All invited (17)
If 50 invited
All invited (17)
If 100 invited
All invited (17)
If 200 invited
All invited (17)
If 500 invited
All invited (17)
If 1000 invited
All invited (17)
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 | June 26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | 85 | — | 1–1 | — | 0 | 80DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 80DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 17 | 0 | 323 | 65DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (17) | All invited (17) | All invited (17) | All invited (17) | All invited (17) | All invited (17) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Life Scientists (2345xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
177
Remaining for 189
323
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 3 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
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Botanist
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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Still 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Botanist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
1 round so far in FY25-26. Botanist has been invited in 1 invitation round this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Botanist EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Botanist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 108 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
38
Below Cutoff
70
EOI Submission Trends
Mar 24 – Sep 26
Latest
108
MoM Change
-1 (-0.9%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (145)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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
108
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
4
Invitation Trends
Nov 25 – Sep 26
Latest
2
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (4)
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Botanist round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 100 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — |
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Botanist 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Botanist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
17EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
8(47%)
31M Trend
↑ 325%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
13EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
3(23%)
31M Trend
↑ 550%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
9EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
5(56%)
31M Trend
↑ 350%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
15EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
6(40%)
31M Trend
↑ 333%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
13EOIs
Graduate stream only
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
6(46%)
31M Trend
↑ 550%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
7EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
3(43%)
31M Trend
↑ 250%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
7EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
4(57%)
31M Trend
↑ 250%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
8EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
3(38%)
31M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Botanist visa grants
How many Botanist visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 3 skilled visas went to Botanist main applicants, the 440th most of 581 occupations. Most came through state nomination (190: 2) and regional state nomination (491: 1).
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | ||
67% | 2 | — | |
33% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Botanist 190 grants compares with its usual share of all 190 grants.
- 1NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 2ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1Pakistan20.0%
- 2India20.0%
- 3United States20.0%
- 4Sudan10.0%
- 5Sri Lanka10.0%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Botanist
What points do you need for Botanist subclass 189?
Botanist was last invited for subclass 189 on 13 November 2025 at 85 points. In the last 2 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–85 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Botanist in the federal round held since (4 June 2026).
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Botanist?
For Botanist: subclass 491 was last invited at 100 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Botanist?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Botanist. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Botanist for 190/491?
Botanist has state-nomination activity in: VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Botanist?
Around 262 subclass 189 places are projected for Botanist in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How often are Botanist invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Botanist invited in 1 of them.
How many Botanist visas were granted in 2024-25?
3 main applicants: 2 through 190 and 1 through 491.
Related occupations
Life Scientists 2345
Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
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.