189Federal
65- Est. Invitations
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Drainer
As at September 2026, Drainer (ANZSCO 334113) has 7 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (0 at 85+ points), 8 in 190 and 7 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 65 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 80 points (21 May 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Drainer invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
Stable65pts
4 June 2026 · ~4 invited
Down from 70 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–70 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
Stable80pts
21 May 2026
Up from 70 · 4 rounds so far this FY
70–80 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 5 occupations in Plumbers, not just Drainer
1,136est. ceiling970est. 189 places899est. left after 15 Oct
7%
166 to 186 / 190 / 491~71 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 65 pts
Who shares these places · 5 occupationsDrainer used ~6
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 65 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drainer334113THIS | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Plumber (General)334111 | 32 | 32 | 56 |
| Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber334112 | 19 | 19 | 24 |
| Roof Plumber334115 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
| Gasfitter334114 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 3341 total | 71 | 71 | 105 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 1,047 ceiling, 891 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
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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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
— Steady
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
14 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
5last FY
9this FY
▲ +80%Round to round · last 2 FY
5
4
2
3
— Steady · invites per round
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Is 65–70 points enough for Drainer?
Can I get invited for Drainer with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Drainer in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026ALL eligible projected to be invited · any DOEthis group 90 invitationsthis occupation est. 7Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Drainer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (7)
If 20 invited
All invited (7)
If 50 invited
All invited (7)
If 100 invited
All invited (7)
If 200 invited
All invited (7)
If 500 invited
All invited (7)
If 1000 invited
All invited (7)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 65 | 3–4 | 2–2 | 3–3 | 693–722 | 65DOE ≤ May 26 | 65DOE ≤ May 26 | 7 | 6 | 891 | All invited (7) | All invited (7) | All invited (7) | All invited (7) | All invited (7) | All invited (7) | All invited (7) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Plumbers (3341xx)
Ceiling
1,047
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
156
Remaining for 189
891
Spots left (FY)
693 – 722
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 11 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 6 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 (65)
Key Insights for Drainer
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
- ✓
At or near the EOI minimum. This occupation has recently invited at or near the EOI minimum, but future cut-offs and outcomes can still change.
- ℹ
7 rounds so far in FY25-26. Drainer has been invited in 7 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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Drainer EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Drainer?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 22 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 65+ pts
20
Below Cutoff
2
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
22
MoM Change
-1 (-4.3%)
Peak Month
May 26 (26)
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
22
Oldest Waiting
Oct 24
Total Invited
31
Likelyⓘ
~8 mo ~ ~8 mo
Jun 2027~8 mo
Jun 2027Likely
Jun 2027~8 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – Sep 26
Latest
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MoM Change
-1 (-8.3%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (21)
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Drainer round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 3–3 | — | — | |
| 21 May 2026 | 190 | WACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 20 May 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 70 | — | — | in_state | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 70 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 70 | — | — | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 70 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~4Est. | — | — |
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Drainer 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Drainer for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
1(100%)
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
1(50%)
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
1(100%)
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
19EOIs
Building and Construction
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
11(58%)
31M Trend
↑ 450%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Drainer visa grants
How many Drainer visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 64 skilled visas went to Drainer main applicants, the 143rd most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 56).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | +12% | ||
88% | 56 | +2% | |
8% | 5 | — | |
3% | 2 | — | |
2% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 7 in 2015-16). — 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 | 56 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 2016-17 | 71 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 42 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019-20 | 38 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 56 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 57 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 64 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Drainer 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1WAMore than usual54% · usually 17%30
- 2NSWAbout usual30% · usually 33%17
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare7
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 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.
- 1Ireland73.4%
- 2United Kingdom21.7%
- 3Italy1.6%
- 4New Zealand0.5%
- 5South Africa0.5%
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 Drainer
What points do you need for Drainer subclass 189?
Drainer was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 65 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–70 points.
Is the Drainer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Drainer has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Drainer (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Drainer was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 65–70 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 6 of 6, 80 points in 6 of 6, 75 points in 6 of 6, 70 points in 6 of 6. 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 Drainer?
For Drainer: subclass 190 was last invited at 80 points (21 May 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Drainer?
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 Drainer. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Drainer for 190/491?
Drainer 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 Drainer?
Around 970 subclass 189 places are projected for Drainer 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 Drainer 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 Drainer invited in 3 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 4 round dates and subclass 491 on none (WA; 70–80 points).
How many Drainer visas were granted in 2024-25?
64 main applicants: 56 through 186, 5 through 189, 2 through 190 and 1 through 494.
Related occupations
Plumbers 3341
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.