190NSWCommunity
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Environmental Engineer
ANZSCO 233915MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Environmental Engineer (ANZSCO 233915) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 105 points (4 March 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 90 points (7 April 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
7 Nov 2024 · ~25 invited
Down from 95 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
↑ Rising105pts
4 Mar 2026
Up from 95 · 2 rounds so far this FY
85–105 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable90pts
7 Apr 2025
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
85–90 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
200
Ahead
1/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
128
Ahead
3/5
Met the cut-off
90
Points
65
Ahead
3/5
Met the cut-off
95
Points
20
Ahead
5/5
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 5 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
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
48 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
48last FY
0this FY
▼ −100%Round to round · last 2 FY
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38
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Environmental Engineer with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Environmental Engineer in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Environmental Engineer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
95DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 20 invited
95DOE ≤ May 26
If 50 invited
90DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 100 invited
85DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 200 invited
80DOE ≤ May 26
If 500 invited
All invited (439)
If 1000 invited
All invited (439)
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 | 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 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | 439 | 129 | 0 | 95DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 95DOE ≤ May 26 | 90DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 85DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 80DOE ≤ May 26 | All invited (439) | All invited (439) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Other Engineering Professionals (2339xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
1,180
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Spots left (FY)
0
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 12 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
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (105)
Key Insights for Environmental Engineer
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Environmental Engineer. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Environmental Engineer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Environmental Engineer has been included in 2 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 Environmental Engineer?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 1,735 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 105+ pts
38
Below Cutoff
1,697
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
1,735
MoM Change
+68 (4.1%)
Peak Month
May 26 (1,735)
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.
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In Queue
1,735
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
166
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
66
MoM Change
-7 (-9.6%)
Peak Month
Jun 25 (94)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 7 Apr 2025 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Apr 2025 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 90 | — | 💰161000 | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 21–38 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 8–10 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 10–12 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~58Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~20Est. | — | — |
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- 190VICCommunity95
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- 21–38
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·· - 189FederalCommunity90
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- 💰80000
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Environmental Engineer for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
372EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥105
10(3%)
27M Trend
↑ 2031%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
231EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥105
2(1%)
27M Trend
↑ 1400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
169EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥105
2(1%)
27M Trend
↑ 2171%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
162EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥105
4(2%)
27M Trend
↑ 2100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
402EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥105
17(4%)
27M Trend
↑ 3158%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
68EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥105
2(3%)
27M Trend
↑ 1550%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
71EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥105
2(3%)
27M Trend
↑ 2033%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
78EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥105
4(5%)
27M Trend
↑ 1000%
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 Environmental Engineer subclass 189?
As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Environmental Engineer were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 5 rounds.
Is the Environmental Engineer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Environmental Engineer has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Environmental Engineer (subclass 189)?
In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds for Environmental Engineer, the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 5, 90 points in 3 of 5, 85 points in 3 of 5, 80 points in 1 of 5, 75 points in 1 of 5, 70 points in 1 of 5. 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 Environmental Engineer?
For Environmental Engineer: subclass 190 was last invited at 105 points (4 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (7 April 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Environmental Engineer?
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 Environmental Engineer, 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 Environmental Engineer for 190/491?
Environmental Engineer has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Environmental Engineer invitation rounds held?
Environmental Engineer has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 31 May 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.