Cook

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ANZSCO 351411STSOL

Subclass 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 5 March 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Cook (ANZSCO 351411) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 491 sits at 80 points (19 June 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

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Latest Cook invitation rounds & points

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

85pts

5 Mar 2026

Up from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

↓ Easing

80pts

19 June 2025

Up from 70 · 4 rounds so far this FY

70–95 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool

Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.

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.

03

Is my points score enough for Cook?

Can I get invited for Cook with my points?

04

189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Cook in the next 189 round?

Calculate invitation predictions

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

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Cut-offs & capacity

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 9 data points

Points Summary

Highest

95

Lowest

65

Average

79

Across 9 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (85)

Key Insights for Cook

  • ↓

    Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from -Infinity to Infinity over the past 0 rounds — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.

  • ℹ

    2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Cook has been invited in 2 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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Cook EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Cook?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 7,874 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

75

At 85+ pts

2,052

Below Cutoff

5,822

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

7,874

MoM Change

-285 (-3.5%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (8,436)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

7,874

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

897

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

637

MoM Change

-47 (-6.9%)

Peak Month

Sep 25 (726)

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Cook round history

Round History

Source:
  • N/AWAOfficial
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 491NTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491WACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491WACommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
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09

Cook 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Cook for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

779EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

180(23%)

30M Trend

↑ 734%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

663EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

175(26%)

30M Trend

↑ 806%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD—Not listed

452EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

135(30%)

30M Trend

↑ 1511%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

407EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

106(26%)

30M Trend

↑ 2083%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

6,247EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

1,534(25%)

30M Trend

↑ 4304%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

444EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

79(18%)

30M Trend

↑ 1336%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

311EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

57(18%)

30M Trend

↑ 2660%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

304EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

70(23%)

30M Trend

↑ 1488%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Cook

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Cook?

For Cook: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (5 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (19 June 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Cook?

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 Cook. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Cook for 190/491?

Cook has state-nomination activity in: QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Cook invitation rounds held?

Cook has received invitations in 2 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 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.