Counsellors nec

Assessed by VETASSESS

ANZSCO 272199STSOL

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

As of 1 February 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Counsellors nec (ANZSCO 272199) were issued at 90 points. Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (10 December 2025). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

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Latest Counsellors nec invitation rounds & points

Subclass 190

Stable

90pts

1 Feb 2026

Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY

Subclass 491

Stable

85pts

10 Dec 2025

Up from 75 · 2 rounds so far this FY

75–100 pts over last 3 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.

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Is my points score enough for Counsellors nec?

Can I get invited for Counsellors nec with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

Calculate invitation predictions

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Counsellors nec 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 · 6 data points

Points Summary

Highest

100

Lowest

75

Average

88

Across 6 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (90)

Key Insights for Counsellors nec

  • ↓

    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

    5 rounds so far in FY25-26. Counsellors nec has been invited in 5 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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Counsellors nec EOI queue & points distribution

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

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 282 submitted EOIs in queue

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Peak Points

80

At 90+ pts

94

Below Cutoff

188

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

282

MoM Change

+7 (2.5%)

Peak Month

Aug 26 (282)

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

282

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

119

Invitation Trends

Jun 24 – Aug 26

Latest

27

MoM Change

-16 (-37.2%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (59)

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Counsellors nec round history

Round History

Source:
  • N/AWAOfficial
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 491ACTCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
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09

Counsellors nec 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Counsellors nec for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

42EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

6(14%)

30M Trend

↑ 517%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

73EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

24(33%)

30M Trend

↑ 2033%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD✓Listed

72EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

18(25%)

30M Trend

↑ 5700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

47EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

12(26%)

30M Trend

↑ 2150%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

45EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

17(38%)

30M Trend

↑ 2000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

21EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

2(10%)

30M Trend

↑ 1800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

28EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

8(29%)

30M Trend

↑ 2400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

34EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

6(18%)

30M Trend

↑ 3000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Counsellors nec

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

For Counsellors nec: subclass 190 was last invited at 90 points (1 February 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (10 December 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Counsellors nec?

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

Which states nominate Counsellors nec for 190/491?

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

How often are Counsellors nec invitation rounds held?

Counsellors nec has received invitations in 5 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

This unit group 2721

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.