189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
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Environmental Scientists nec
As at September 2026, Environmental Scientists nec (ANZSCO 234399) has 21 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (2 at 85+ points), 52 in 190 and 38 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 85 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Environmental Scientists nec invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~6 invited
Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–90 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable85pts
8 Dec 2022
Unchanged · 1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 3 occupations in Environmental Scientists, not just Environmental Scientists nec
500est. ceiling379est. 189 places0est. left after 15 Oct
121–151%
121 to 186 / 190 / 491~457–572 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 65 pts
Who shares these places · 3 occupationsEnvironmental Scientists nec used ~15–20
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 65 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists nec234399THIS | 15–20 | 20 | 21 |
| Environmental Consultant234312 | 336–427 | 422 | 460 |
| Environmental Research Scientist234313 | 106–125 | 124 | 142 |
| 2343 total | 457–572 | 566 | 623 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 397 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
Environmental Scientists nec shares unit group 2343's 189 places with 2 other occupations — these waits count Environmental Scientists nec invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
8
Ahead
about 7 months
2/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
2
Ahead
about 2 months
3/5
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 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 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
28 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
26this FY
▲ +1200%Round to round · last 2 FY
2
1
6
19
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 65–90 points enough for Environmental Scientists nec?
Can I get invited for Environmental Scientists nec with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Environmental Scientists nec in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 95–109 invitationsthis occupation est. 2Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Environmental Scientists nec if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
75DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 20 invited
65DOE ≤ Sept 26
If 50 invited
All invited (21)
If 100 invited
All invited (21)
If 200 invited
All invited (21)
If 500 invited
All invited (21)
If 1000 invited
All invited (21)
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 |
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| June 26 | 80 | 1–1 | 5–6 | 16–19 | 0 | 65DOE ≤ Aug 25 | 65DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 21 | 8 | 397 | 75DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 65DOE ≤ Sept 26 | All invited (21) | All invited (21) | All invited (21) | All invited (21) | All invited (21) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Environmental Scientists (2343xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
103
Remaining for 189
397
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 8 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
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Environmental Scientists nec
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Environmental Scientists nec 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, Environmental Scientists nec remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Environmental Scientists nec 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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Environmental Scientists nec EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Environmental Scientists nec?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 111 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 80+ pts
72
Below Cutoff
39
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
111
MoM Change
+2 (1.8%)
Peak Month
Mar 26 (163)
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
111
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
44
Likelyⓘ
~10 mo ~ ~10 mo
Aug 2027~10 mo
Aug 2027Likely
Sep 2027~11 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
17
MoM Change
-1 (-5.6%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (31)
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Environmental Scientists nec round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 16–19 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 1–2 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~7Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — |
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Environmental Scientists nec 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Environmental Scientists nec for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
15EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
9(60%)
31M Trend
↑ 550%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
11EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
8(73%)
31M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
12EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
8(67%)
31M Trend
↑ 350%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
19EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
8(42%)
31M Trend
↑ 650%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
13EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
10(77%)
31M Trend
↑ 550%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
5(100%)
31M Trend
↑ 150%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
9EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
7(78%)
31M Trend
↑ 350%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
11EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
7(64%)
31M Trend
↑ 450%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Environmental Scientists nec visa grants
How many Environmental Scientists nec visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 7 skilled visas went to Environmental Scientists nec main applicants, the 347th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 3) and regional state nomination (491: 3).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | ||
43% | 3 | — | |
43% | 3 | — | |
14% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— 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 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Environmental Scientists nec 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 2WAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5SAToo 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 Kingdom13.0%
- 2South Africa8.7%
- 3Germany8.7%
- 4India8.7%
- 5Iran8.7%
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 Environmental Scientists nec
What points do you need for Environmental Scientists nec subclass 189?
Environmental Scientists nec was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 80 points. In the last 5 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–90 points.
Is the Environmental Scientists nec subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Environmental Scientists nec has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Environmental Scientists nec (subclass 189)?
In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds in which Environmental Scientists nec 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 5 of 5, 90 points in 5 of 5, 85 points in 3 of 5, 80 points in 2 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 Scientists nec?
For Environmental Scientists nec: subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Environmental Scientists nec?
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 Environmental Scientists nec. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Environmental Scientists nec for 190/491?
Environmental Scientists nec has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. 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 Environmental Scientists nec?
Around 379 subclass 189 places are projected for Environmental Scientists nec 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 Environmental Scientists nec at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Environmental Scientists nec is about 7 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Environmental Scientists nec at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Environmental Scientists nec is about 2 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Environmental Scientists nec 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 Environmental Scientists nec invited in 3 of them.
How many Environmental Scientists nec visas were granted in 2024-25?
7 main applicants: 3 through 186, 3 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:OfficialEstimatedCommunity-reported
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.