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Diesel Motor Mechanic
As at September 2026, Diesel Motor Mechanic (ANZSCO 321212) has 236 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (9 at 85+ points), 321 in 190 and 436 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: 491 at 90 points (6 June 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Diesel Motor Mechanic invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising95pts
7 Nov 2024 · ~18 invited
Up from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
90pts
6 June 2025
Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY
65–90 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 4 occupations in Motor Mechanics, not just Diesel Motor Mechanic
1,136est. ceiling39est. 189 places0est. left after 15 Oct (predicted)
185%
1,097 to 186 / 190 / 491~72 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 90 pts (predicted)
Who shares these places · 4 occupationsDiesel Motor Mechanic used ~6
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 90 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Motor Mechanic321212THIS | 6 | 6 | 230 |
| Motor Mechanic (General)321211 | 66 | 76 | 2,809 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic321213 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Small Engine Mechanic321214 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3212 total | 72 | 82 | 3,044 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 1,097 ceiling, 0 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
24
Ahead
2/4
Met the cut-off
85
Points
9
Ahead
2/4
Met the cut-off
90
Points
6
Ahead
3/4
Met the cut-off
95
Points
5
Ahead
4/4
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
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
2 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
2last FY
0this FY
▼ −100%Round to round · last 2 FY
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▼ Falling · invites per round
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Is 65–95 points enough for Diesel Motor Mechanic?
Can I get invited for Diesel Motor Mechanic with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Diesel Motor Mechanic in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 90 pts · DOE 20 Aug 2026this group 72 invitationsthis occupation est. 6Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Diesel Motor Mechanic if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
80DOE ≤ Sept 25
If 20 invited
80DOE ≤ June 26
If 50 invited
75DOE ≤ June 26
If 100 invited
65DOE ≤ Aug 25
If 200 invited
55DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 500 invited
All invited (230)
If 1000 invited
All invited (230)
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 round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | June 26 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| Nov 24 | 95 | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 230 | 5 | 0 | 80DOE ≤ Sept 25 | 80DOE ≤ June 26 | 75DOE ≤ June 26 | 65DOE ≤ Aug 25 | 55DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (230) | All invited (230) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Motor Mechanics (3212xx)
Ceiling
1,097
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
1,178
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 6 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 (90)
Key Insights for Diesel Motor Mechanic
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Diesel Motor Mechanic 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.
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Still 30 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Diesel Motor Mechanic remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 95 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY24-25. Diesel Motor Mechanic has been invited in 3 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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Diesel Motor Mechanic EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Diesel Motor Mechanic?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 993 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 90+ pts
69
Below Cutoff
918
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
993
MoM Change
-29 (-2.8%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (1,053)
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
993
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
51
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – Sep 26
Latest
37
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Aug 26 (37)
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Diesel Motor Mechanic round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 0–0 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~43Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~15Est. | — | — |
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Diesel Motor Mechanic 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Diesel Motor Mechanic for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
143EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
7(5%)
31M Trend
↑ 1613%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
131EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
12(9%)
31M Trend
↑ 1771%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
100EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
9(9%)
31M Trend
↑ 878%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
150EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
10(7%)
31M Trend
↑ 907%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
282EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
28(10%)
31M Trend
↑ 2242%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
37EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
3(8%)
31M Trend
↑ 1033%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
51EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
3(6%)
31M Trend
↑ 1125%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
28EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
3(11%)
31M Trend
↑ 460%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Diesel Motor Mechanic visa grants
How many Diesel Motor Mechanic visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 222 skilled visas went to Diesel Motor Mechanic main applicants, the 61st most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 196).
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.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | +6% | ||
88% | 196 | +16% | |
5% | 12 | — | |
4% | 9 | — | |
2% | 5 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 72 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 12 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
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 228 | 120 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 72 |
| 2016-17 | 213 | 101 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 72 |
| 2017-18 | 124 | 67 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
| 2018-19 | 88 | 43 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 18 |
| 2019-20 | 96 | 64 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 15 |
| 2020-21 | 91 | 80 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | 126 | 111 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022-23 | 303 | 198 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 65 |
| 2023-24 | 210 | 169 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| 2024-25 | 222 | 196 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 12 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Diesel Motor Mechanic 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1WAMore than usual54% · usually 17%106
- 2NSWLess than usual17% · usually 33%33
- 3VICLess than usual15% · usually 25%29
- 4QLDLess than usual11% · usually 15%21
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare7
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo 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)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1Philippines35.1%
- 2South Africa10.9%
- 3United Kingdom9.3%
- 4India7.8%
- 5Zambia6.9%
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 Diesel Motor Mechanic
What points do you need for Diesel Motor Mechanic subclass 189?
Diesel Motor Mechanic 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 65–95 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Diesel Motor Mechanic in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).
Is the Diesel Motor Mechanic subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Diesel Motor Mechanic has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Diesel Motor Mechanic (subclass 189)?
In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds in which Diesel Motor Mechanic was invited (most recently on 7 November 2024), the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 4 of 4, 90 points in 3 of 4, 85 points in 2 of 4, 80 points in 2 of 4, 75 points in 2 of 4, 70 points in 2 of 4. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Diesel Motor Mechanic 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 Diesel Motor Mechanic?
For Diesel Motor Mechanic: subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (6 June 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Diesel Motor Mechanic?
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 Diesel Motor Mechanic. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Diesel Motor Mechanic for 190/491?
Diesel Motor Mechanic has state-nomination activity in: 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 Diesel Motor Mechanic?
Around 39 subclass 189 places are projected for Diesel Motor Mechanic in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How often are Diesel Motor Mechanic 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 Diesel Motor Mechanic invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2024-25: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (NSW; 90–90 points).
How many Diesel Motor Mechanic visas were granted in 2024-25?
222 main applicants: 196 through 186, 12 through 494, 9 through 491 and 5 through 190.
Related occupations
Motor Mechanics 3212
- 321211Motor Mechanic (General)Compare
- 321212Diesel Motor MechanicYou are here
- 321213Motorcycle MechanicCompare
- 321214Small Engine MechanicCompare
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: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.