# Clinical Psychologist (ANZSCO 272311)

Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts)  
Data as at: 2 November 2026 (EOI pool: October 2026)  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/occupations/clinical-psychologist-272311

## Summary

As at November 2026, Clinical Psychologist (ANZSCO 272311) is still invited through the subclass 189: the 15 October 2026 round invited it at 90 points, for EOIs with a date of effect up to 28 September 2026 (an estimated 3 invitations, 18.8% of its 16 EOIs at 65+). The October 2026 189 pool holds 15 EOIs (0 at 85+ points), with 14 in 190 and 6 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 85 points (1 February 2026), community reported. Four states list the occupation for 190 or 491. The 189 cut-off ranged 75–90 over the last 6 rounds, rising.

## Pathways

| Visa | Pathway | Latest cut-off | Source | Status | Grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | 90 (15 October 2026, DOE 28 September 2026) | official | Every round | 4–16 (2025-26*) |
| 190 | State nominated | 85 (1 February 2026) | official | 4 states list it | 2–8 (2025-26*) |
| 491 | Regional, state or family | no round recorded | – | 4 states list it | 0 (2024-25) |
| 186 | Employer sponsored | No points test | – | Employer | 1 (2024-25) |

## Will I get a 189 invitation as a Clinical Psychologist?

Likely at 90 points or more. Clinical Psychologist was invited in 6 recent 189 rounds, most recently at 90 on 15 Oct 2026.

### Last 189 round (15 October 2026)

| Cut-off | Date of effect | Est. invited | Queue invited |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 90 | on or before 28 September 2026 | 3 | 18.8% (3 of 16 EOIs at 65+) |

Cut-off and date of effect: Home Affairs. Invitations and queue share: ImmiTrend estimates from the 1 October 2026 EOI pool.

ImmiTrend's frozen prediction for this round was 80 points; every occupation's prediction and result: https://immitrend.com.au/189-prediction/2026-10-15.

Next 189 round: date not announced; forecast pending.

## Which state could nominate a Clinical Psychologist?

Four states list Clinical Psychologist for 2026-27: NSW, VIC, QLD and WA are open.

## All states as a table

| State | Status | Listed | 190 queue | 491 queue | 85+ | Last cut-off | State places 190 / 491 (all occupations) | 190 + 491 grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSW New South Wales | open | 190, 491 | 7 | 0 | 1 | – | – / – | 0 |
| VIC Victoria | open | 190, 491 | 5 | 0 | 0 | – | 900 / – | 0 |
| QLD Queensland | open | 190, 491 | 3 | 1 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |
| SA South Australia | open · onshore only | Not listed | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |
| WA Western Australia | open | 190, 491 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 190 · 85 · 1 February 2026 | – / – | 0 |
| TAS Tasmania | open | Not listed | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1,250 / 800 | 0 |
| NT Northern Territory | closed | Not listed | 0 | 0 | – | – | – / – | 0 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | open | Not listed | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |

## How many Clinical Psychologist visas are actually granted?

2025-26, provisional: 4–16 × 189, 2–8 × 190 (186 and 494 not yet published). 4 skilled visas for Clinical Psychologist in 2024-25, the 406th most of 581 occupations: 3 × 189, 1 × 186.

| Visa | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Change | 2025-26* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 186 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| 190 | 2 | 0 | – | 2–8 |
| 491 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 189 | 5 | 3 | – | 4–16 |
| 494 | 0 | 0 | – | – |

## Cut-off history

### 189 rounds, latest 8

Where it ranks (last 2 FY): invited in 4 of 4 rounds; invitations per round −53% this FY so far (3 in 1 round) against last FY (19 in 3 rounds).

| Date | Min. points | Date of effect | Est. invited | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 October 2026 | 90 | 28 September 2026 | 3 | official |
| 4 June 2026 | 75 | – | 6–7 | official |
| 13 November 2025 | 80 | – | 6–7 | official |
| 21 August 2025 | 75 | – | 4–5 | official |
| 7 November 2024 | 75 | – | 3–5 | official |
| 5 September 2024 | 85 | – | 3–4 | official |
| 13 June 2024 | 85 | – | 1 | official |
| 18 December 2023 | 70 | – | – | official |

### State rounds, latest 8

| Date | Subclass | State | Min. points | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 February 2026 | 190 | WA | 85 | official |

## Frequently asked questions

### What points do you need for Clinical Psychologist subclass 189?

Clinical Psychologist last invited (189) 15 October 2026 at 90 points; ranged 75–90 over its last 6 invited rounds. At 90 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 28 September 2026 were invited.

### Was I invited in the 15 October 2026 189 round as Clinical Psychologist?

In the 15 October 2026 round, Clinical Psychologist EOIs at 95 points or more were invited; at 90 points, those with a date of effect on or before 28 September 2026; at 85 or less, none. ImmiTrend estimates 3 invitations to this occupation (45–47 to unit group 2723), 18.8% of its 16 EOIs at 65+ points.

### Is the Clinical Psychologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

Rising: across the last 6 189 rounds the Clinical Psychologist cut-off ranged 75–90, from 85 (5 September 2024) to 90 (15 October 2026).

### Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Clinical Psychologist (subclass 189)?

Over Clinical Psychologist's last 6 invited 189 rounds (latest 15 October 2026) cut-offs ranged 75–90. Met: 95: 6 of 6, 90: 6 of 6, 85: 5 of 6, 80: 4 of 6, 75: 3 of 6. 70 or below: none. At 90 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 28 September 2026 were invited.

### What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Clinical Psychologist?

For Clinical Psychologist: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (1 February 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (18 December 2023).

### How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Clinical Psychologist?

States and territories issue 190 and 491 invitations under their own policies, not national EOI queue order. Check My Score compares your profile with community-reported invited samples for Clinical Psychologist; samples may be incomplete.

### Which states nominate Clinical Psychologist for 190/491?

Clinical Psychologist is on the current 190/491 state nomination lists of: NSW, QLD, 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 Clinical Psychologist?

About 976–978 subclass 189 places are estimated left in FY2026-27 after the 15 October 2026 round for Psychologists, the unit group's 4 occupations together, Clinical Psychologist included, of 1023 for the year. Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so the places are an ImmiTrend estimate.

### How often are Clinical Psychologist invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: 1 federal round so far in FY2026-27 (15 October 2026); Clinical Psychologist received invitations in 1 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (WA; 85–85 points).

### How many Clinical Psychologist visas were granted in 2024-25?

4 main applicants: 3 through 189 and 1 through 186.

## Sources

- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results (189 cut-offs)
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect EOI data dashboard (EOI pool)
- State and territory nomination program pages (lists, program status, places)
- Department of Home Affairs — BP0068 visa grants by occupation (CC BY 4.0)
- 190 and 491 cut-offs are reported by ImmiTrend users unless marked official

Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).