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Computer Network and Systems Engineer

ANZSCO 263111MLTSSLAssessed by ACS

As at September 2026, Computer Network and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) has 3,688 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (1,370 at 85+ points), 5,373 in 190 and 6,143 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 95 points on 7 November 2024; none in the 3 federal rounds since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 95 points (1 May 2026) and 491 at 85 points (6 February 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

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Latest Computer Network and Systems Engineer invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

↑ Rising

95pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~142 invited

Down from 100 · 2 rounds so far this FY

85–100 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

Stable

95pts

1 May 2026

Unchanged · 7 rounds so far this FY

90–105 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

Stable

85pts

6 Feb 2026 · ~1 invited

Down from 90 · 1 round so far this FY

80–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

500est. ceiling0est. 189 places

—
500 to 186 / 190 / 491~0 invited by 189open

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 0 remaining · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026 · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →

Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
1,917
Ahead
0/4
Met the cut-off
85
Points
1,370
Ahead
1/4
Met the cut-off
90
Points
874
Ahead
1/4
Met the cut-off
95
Points
380
Ahead
2/4
Met the cut-off

Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 7 November 2024, 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 4 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

#47
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Top 24%▼ Fallingnot invited this round
⋯
#47
This occupation · most invited →least invited

258 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

258
last FY
0
this FY
▼ −100%

Round to round · last 2 FY

33
225

▼ Falling · invites per round

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Is 85–100 points enough for Computer Network and Systems Engineer?

Can I get invited for Computer Network and Systems Engineer with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Computer Network and Systems Engineer in the next 189 round?

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026Model projects 0 remaining 189 places this year — see 190/491 state nomination optionsGet your verdict →

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Computer Network and Systems Engineer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

100DOE ≤ Mar 25

If 20 invited

100DOE ≤ Aug 25

If 50 invited

100DOE ≤ Dec 25

If 100 invited

100DOE ≤ May 26

If 200 invited

95DOE ≤ Oct 25

If 500 invited

90DOE ≤ Sept 25

If 1000 invited

85DOE ≤ Sept 25

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25June 26Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
Nov 2495——————3,6303740100DOE ≤ Mar 25100DOE ≤ Aug 25100DOE ≤ Dec 25100DOE ≤ May 2695DOE ≤ Oct 2590DOE ≤ Sept 2585DOE ≤ Sept 25
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 4

2025-26 · Computer Network Professionals (2631xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

500

0.5% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

756

Exceeds ceiling

Remaining for 189

Exhausted

Spots left (FY)

0

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 40 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

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (95)

Key Insights for Computer Network and Systems Engineer

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Computer Network and Systems Engineer are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.

  • ⚠

    Still 30 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Computer Network and Systems Engineer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 95 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    8 rounds so far in FY25-26. Computer Network and Systems Engineer has been invited in 8 invitation rounds 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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Computer Network and Systems Engineer EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Computer Network and Systems Engineer?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

09/2026 snapshot · 15,204 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 95+ pts

3,452

Below Cutoff

11,743

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Sep 26

Latest

15,204

MoM Change

-417 (-2.7%)

Peak Month

Nov 25 (19,177)

→ SkillSelect EOI data for Computer Network and Systems Engineer

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

15,204

Oldest Waiting

Sep 24

Total Invited

847

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Sep 26

Latest

287

MoM Change

-27 (-8.6%)

Peak Month

Dec 24 (600)

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Computer Network and Systems Engineer round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰129000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰82000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NTCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    105
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    105
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491SACommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491SACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    141–225
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰115000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NTCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    100
    Est. Invitations
    27–33
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰85000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    100
    Est. Invitations
    41–51
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491SACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~332Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Computer Network and Systems Engineer 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Computer Network and Systems Engineer for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

3,319EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

1,088(33%)

31M Trend

↑ 843%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

VIC✓Listed

2,109EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

509(24%)

31M Trend

↑ 581%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

QLD?Unknown

670EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

129(19%)

31M Trend

↑ 302%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

SA?Unknown

1,451EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

228(16%)

31M Trend

↑ 860%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

WA✓Listed

2,910EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

944(32%)

31M Trend

↑ 1278%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

TAS?Unknown

599EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

86(14%)

31M Trend

↑ 786%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

NT?Unknown

647EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

91(14%)

31M Trend

↑ 1209%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

ACT?Unknown

937EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

137(15%)

31M Trend

↑ 630%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Computer Network and Systems Engineer visa grants

How many Computer Network and Systems Engineer visas were actually granted, and through which visa?

In 2024-25, 752 skilled visas went to Computer Network and Systems Engineer main applicants, the 18th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 265) and state nomination (190: 234), while 189 fell to 64.

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.

Visa2024-25Change
752−25%
265+104%
234+1%
189−43%
64−80%
0—

494 includes the closed 187 (peak 8 in 2019-20). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 115 in 2018-19). — 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
Computer Network and Systems Engineer visa grants to main applicants, by programme year and visa
YearTotal186190491189494
2015-161,683611031051,4086
2016-171,5117196781,2615
2017-18993821311086693
2018-191,1081071181157671
2019-2055315186722368
2020-215241871081151140
2021-22537141166194360
2022-23707268180215422
2023-241,0081302323293170
2024-25752265234189640

Where they were granted

Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Computer Network and Systems Engineer 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.

Map of Australia coloured by where Computer Network and Systems Engineer 186 grants went compared with usualNew South Wales — 121Victoria — 82Queensland — 17South Australia — 7Western Australia — 32Tasmania — 0Northern Territory — 4Australian Capital Territory — 2NSW121VIC82QLD17SA7WA32TAS0NT4ACT2
  1. 1NSWMore than usual46% · usually 33%121
  2. 2VICAbout usual31% · usually 25%82
  3. 3WALess than usual12% · usually 17%32
  4. 4QLDLess than usual6.4% · usually 15%17
  5. 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare7
  6. 6NTToo few to saytoo few to compare4
  7. 7ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare2
  8. 8TASToo 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)
All 186 grants by state

Who was granted

Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.

  1. 1India53.3%
  2. 2Nepal11.8%
  3. 3Pakistan5.8%
  4. 4Sri Lanka5.4%
  5. 5China2.9%
83%
applied from within Australia in 2024-25623 of 752 main applicants

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 Computer Network and Systems Engineer

What points do you need for Computer Network and Systems Engineer subclass 189?

Computer Network and Systems Engineer was last invited for subclass 189 on 7 November 2024 at 95 points. In the last 4 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 85–100 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Computer Network and Systems Engineer in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).

Is the Computer Network and Systems Engineer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Computer Network and Systems Engineer has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Computer Network and Systems Engineer (subclass 189)?

In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds in which Computer Network and Systems Engineer was invited (most recently on 7 November 2024), the cut-off ranged 85–100 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 2 of 4, 90 points in 1 of 4, 85 points in 1 of 4. At 80 points or below, none of the last 4 rounds would have been met. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Computer Network and Systems Engineer in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026). Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.

Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Computer Network and Systems Engineer?

For Computer Network and Systems Engineer: subclass 190 was last invited at 95 points (1 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (6 February 2026).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Computer Network and Systems Engineer?

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 Computer Network and Systems Engineer. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Computer Network and Systems Engineer for 190/491?

Computer Network and Systems Engineer has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Computer Network and Systems Engineer 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 Computer Network and Systems Engineer invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 5 round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (NSW, NT, VIC; 85–105 points).

How many Computer Network and Systems Engineer visas were granted in 2024-25?

752 main applicants: 265 through 186, 234 through 190, 189 through 491 and 64 through 189.

Related occupations

Computer Network Professionals 2631

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:OfficialEstimatedCommunity-reported

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.