Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Subclass 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
invited at 85 pts on 14 March 2024
1 round so far in FY23-24
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.
Latest Points (491)
85
Last Invited
14 March 2024
Subclass 491
FY23-24 Rounds
1
round so far this FY
Trend Direction
Stable
Points steady over recent rounds
Enter your points and date of effect to see your queue rank, estimated wait time, and invitation probability — not just a likelihood score.
See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Dental Hygienist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
25
MoM Change
+1 (4.2%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (30)
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – May 26
Latest
2
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Feb 25 (4)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 25 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
4
Below Cutoff
21
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 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.
In Queue
25
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
6
Likelyⓘ
~7.1 yr ~ ~15.5 yr
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Dental Hygienist
Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
1 round so far in FY23-24. Dental Hygienist has been included in 1 invitation round this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 1 data points
Points Summary
Highest
85
Lowest
85
Average
85
Across 1 federal round
community-reported invitations, spanning 1 onshore and 0 offshore.
Median pts
85
Most common
85(1×)
Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
Salary
Disclosed by 0 of 1 contributors
No salary self-reports for this scope.
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
Not enough self-reports
English
Self-claimed proficiency points (0 / 10 / 20).
NAATI / CCL
Credentialled community language points.
Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(20%)
27M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(17%)
27M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(100%)
27M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
27M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(20%)
27M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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