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Electrical Linesworker
As at September 2026, Electrical Linesworker (ANZSCO 342211) has 6 EOIs in the subclass 491 pool. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 70 points (5 February 2026).
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Latest Electrical Linesworker invitation rounds & points
Subclass 491
70pts
5 Feb 2026
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — 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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Is my points score enough for Electrical Linesworker?
Can I get invited for Electrical Linesworker with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Electrical Linesworker in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 0 invitationsGet your verdict →
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Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Electrical Linesworker if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 3 data points
Points Summary
Highest
70
Lowest
65
Average
67
Across 3 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (70)
Key Insights for Electrical Linesworker
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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.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Electrical Linesworker 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 Linesworker EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Electrical Linesworker?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 6 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 70+ pts
6
Below Cutoff
0
EOI Submission Trends
Mar 24 – Sep 26
Latest
6
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (13)
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
6
Oldest Waiting
Feb 25
Total Invited
5
Invitation Trends
Apr 25 – Sep 26
Latest
5
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
May 26 (5)
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Electrical Linesworker round history
Round History
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| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 5 Feb 2026 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore |
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Electrical Linesworker 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Electrical Linesworker for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
1(33%)
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
2(67%)
31M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
5EOIs
Building and Construction
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥70
2(40%)
31M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
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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Electrical Linesworker visa grants
How many Electrical Linesworker visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 13 skilled visas went to Electrical Linesworker main applicants, the 289th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 12).
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
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| 13 | — | ||
92% | 12 | — | |
8% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 25 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 | 64 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 25 |
| 2016-17 | 45 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017-18 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Electrical Linesworker 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1WAToo few to saytoo few to compare8
- 2NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 3QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 5VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 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.
- 1United Kingdom47.1%
- 2Philippines35.3%
- 3India5.9%
- 4Iran5.9%
- 5Portugal5.9%
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 Electrical Linesworker
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Electrical Linesworker?
For Electrical Linesworker: subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (5 February 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Electrical Linesworker?
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 Linesworker. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Electrical Linesworker for 190/491?
Electrical Linesworker 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 Linesworker?
Around 474 subclass 189 places are projected for Electrical Linesworker 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 Electrical Linesworker 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 Linesworker invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 2 round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (QLD, WA; 65–70 points).
How many Electrical Linesworker visas were granted in 2024-25?
13 main applicants: 12 through 186 and 1 through 491.
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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.