Economist

ANZSCO 224311MLTSSL

Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Economist (ANZSCO 224311) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 190 sits at 85 points (2 February 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 65 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

invited 5 of 5 rounds last 2 FY▲up 448% vs last FY→ movers board
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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

Stable

80pts

4 June 2026 · ~15 invited

Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY

80–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

85pts

2 Feb 2026

Unchanged · 1 round so far this FY

Subclass 491

65pts

8 Dec 2022

1 round so far this FY

→ See full round history

189 places likely left this FY

396conservative (floor)406anchored estimate

Cut-offs & capacity →

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
110
Ahead
about 3 months
1/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
51
Ahead
about 1 month
2/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
16
Ahead
less than a month
5/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off

These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.

"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 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 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.

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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
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited

162 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 5 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

25
last FY
137
this FY
▲ +448%

Round to round · last 2 FY

5
20
24
41
72

▲ Rising · invites per round

Compare on the movers board
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Check my score

Can I get invited for Economist with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

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

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

90DOE ≤ Apr 26

If 20 invited

85DOE ≤ Sept 25

If 50 invited

85DOE ≤ May 26

If 100 invited

80DOE ≤ May 26

If 200 invited

65DOE ≤ Apr 26

If 500 invited

All invited (232)

If 1000 invited

All invited (232)

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
June 268020–2435–41396–40685DOE ≤ Feb 2685DOE ≤ Apr 2623210946190DOE ≤ Apr 2685DOE ≤ Sept 2585DOE ≤ May 2680DOE ≤ May 2665DOE ≤ Apr 26All invited (232)All invited (232)
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Economists (2243xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

500

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

39

Remaining for 189

461

Spots left (FY)

396 – 406

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 10 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 8 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (80)

Key Insights for Economist

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Economist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ⚠

    Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Economist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Economist has been included in 4 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

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A profile of the invited

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EOI data

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

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 1,000 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 80+ pts

627

Below Cutoff

373

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

1,000

MoM Change

-61 (-5.7%)

Peak Month

Apr 26 (1,061)

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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

1,000

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

176

Likelyⓘ

~2.0 yr ~ ~2.0 yr

Jun 2028~2.0 yr
Jun 2028Likely
Jun 2028~2.0 yr
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

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

61

MoM Change

-13 (-17.6%)

Peak Month

Nov 25 (118)

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Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~15Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 190SACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    35–41
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    20–24
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    11–20
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    4–5
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    4–5
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~54Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
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190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Economist for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

157EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

98(62%)

27M Trend

↑ 782%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

211EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

138(65%)

27M Trend

↑ 1321%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD?Unknown

76EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

48(63%)

27M Trend

↑ 2400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

216EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

134(62%)

27M Trend

↑ 1900%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

84EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

51(61%)

27M Trend

↑ 4050%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

42EOIs

Peak Bracket

85pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

26(62%)

27M Trend

↑ 3900%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

64EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

39(61%)

27M Trend

↑ 2900%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

107EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

59(55%)

27M Trend

↑ 956%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What points do you need for Economist subclass 189?

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Economist were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 80–95 over the last 6 rounds.

Is the Economist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Economist has held steady across recent rounds.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Economist (subclass 189)?

In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Economist, the cut-off ranged 80–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 5 of 6, 85 points in 2 of 6, 80 points in 1 of 6. At 75 points or below, none of the last 6 rounds would have been met. 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 Economist?

For Economist: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (2 February 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (8 December 2022).

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

For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Economist, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Economist for 190/491?

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

How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY25-26 for Economist?

An estimated 396–406 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Economist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.

How long is the wait for Economist at 80 points (subclass 189)?

At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Economist is about 3 months, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Economist at 85 points (subclass 189)?

At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Economist is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Economist at 90 points (subclass 189)?

At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Economist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Economist at 95 points (subclass 189)?

At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Economist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.

How often are Economist invitation rounds held?

Economist has had 4 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Last updated 4 June 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated

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.