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Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
As at September 2026, Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312311) has 203 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (28 at 85+ points), 217 in 190 and 290 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 70 points (22 November 2024) and 491 at 65 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Electrical Engineering Draftsperson invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~21 invited
Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–90 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
70pts
22 Nov 2024
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
Subclass 491
65pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 2 occupations in Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians, not just Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
500est. ceiling406est. 189 places38–134est. left after 15 Oct
67–91%
94 to 186 / 190 / 491~272–368 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 65 pts
Who shares these places · 2 occupationsElectrical Engineering Draftsperson used ~127–165
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 65 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Draftsperson312311THIS | 127–165 | 165 | 190 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician312312 | 145–203 | 200 | 256 |
| 3123 total | 272–368 | 365 | 446 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 382 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
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson shares unit group 3123's 189 places with 1 other occupation — these waits count Electrical Engineering Draftsperson invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
55
Ahead
about 8 months
3/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
28
Ahead
about 6 months
4/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
3
Ahead
about 1 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 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
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
34 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
2last FY
32this FY
▲ +1500%Round to round · last 2 FY
2
5
6
21
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 65–90 points enough for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?
Can I get invited for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 66–74 invitationsthis occupation est. 12–19Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
85DOE ≤ July 26
If 20 invited
85DOE ≤ Sept 26
If 50 invited
80DOE ≤ Sept 26
If 100 invited
70DOE ≤ Aug 25
If 200 invited
All invited (190)
If 500 invited
All invited (190)
If 1000 invited
All invited (190)
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 | 80 | 4–5 | 5–6 | 18–21 | 230–252 | 85DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 85DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 190 | 55 | 382 | 85DOE ≤ July 26 | 85DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 80DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 70DOE ≤ Aug 25 | All invited (190) | All invited (190) | All invited (190) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (3123xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
118
Remaining for 189
382
Spots left (FY)
230 – 252
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 9 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 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 (80)
Key Insights for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 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 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Electrical Engineering Draftsperson remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 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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Electrical Engineering Draftsperson EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 710 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
309
Below Cutoff
401
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
710
MoM Change
+91 (14.7%)
Peak Month
Sep 26 (710)
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
710
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
157
Likelyⓘ
~23 mo ~ ~2.0 yr
Sep 2028~23 mo
Oct 2028Likely
Nov 2028~2.1 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 – Sep 26
Latest
65
MoM Change
-16 (-19.8%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (131)
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Electrical Engineering Draftsperson round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 18–21 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 190 | WACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 190 | WACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–2 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~75Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~26Est. | — | — |
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Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Electrical Engineering Draftsperson for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
106EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
49(46%)
31M Trend
↑ 978%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
88EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
42(48%)
31M Trend
↑ 789%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
58EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
22(38%)
31M Trend
↑ 920%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
66EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
31(47%)
31M Trend
↑ 833%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
196EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
83(42%)
31M Trend
↑ 839%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
35EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
17(49%)
31M Trend
↑ 433%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
22EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
7(32%)
31M Trend
↑ 633%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
35EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
17(49%)
31M Trend
↑ 1067%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Electrical Engineering Draftsperson visa grants
How many Electrical Engineering Draftsperson visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 42 skilled visas went to Electrical Engineering Draftsperson main applicants, the 167th most of 581 occupations. Most came through state nomination (190: 18) and employer sponsorship (186: 12).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | −12% | ||
43% | 18 | — | |
29% | 12 | — | |
26% | 11 | — | |
2% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
491 includes the closed 489 (peak 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 42 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | 47 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 3 |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 31 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 39 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 68 | 17 | 31 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 48 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 42 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 190 grants compares with its usual share of all 190 grants.
- 1WAToo few to saytoo few to compare15
- 2QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 3SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4TASToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 5NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6VICToo 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.
- 1India19.0%
- 2Colombia13.9%
- 3Pakistan11.4%
- 4Brazil8.2%
- 5Philippines5.7%
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 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
What points do you need for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson subclass 189?
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 80 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–90 points.
Is the Electrical Engineering Draftsperson subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Electrical Engineering Draftsperson was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 65–90 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 4 of 6, 80 points in 3 of 6, 75 points in 2 of 6, 70 points in 2 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 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?
For Electrical Engineering Draftsperson: subclass 190 was last invited at 70 points (22 November 2024). subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?
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 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Electrical Engineering Draftsperson for 190/491?
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 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 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson?
Around 406 subclass 189 places are projected for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 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 long is the wait for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson is about 8 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson is about 6 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Electrical Engineering Draftsperson is about 1 month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 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 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson invited in 3 of them. State nominations in FY2024-25: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (WA; 70–70 points).
How many Electrical Engineering Draftsperson visas were granted in 2024-25?
42 main applicants: 18 through 190, 12 through 186, 11 through 491 and 1 through 189.
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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.