Forester

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ANZSCO 234113MLTSSL

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

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Forester (ANZSCO 234113) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 491 sits at 100 points (14 November 2024). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

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invited 4 of 5 rounds last 2 FY▲up 360% vs last FY→ movers board
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Latest Forester invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

Stable

80pts

4 June 2026 · ~7 invited

Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY

65–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

Stable

100pts

14 Nov 2024

Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY

85–100 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

500est. ceiling322est. 189 places

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 322 remaining · How we estimate

Subclass 189 wait estimates · August 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
5
Ahead
about 4 months
2/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
3
Ahead
about 2 months
3/6
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

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

5
last FY
23
this FY
▲ +360%

Round to round · last 2 FY

5
6
8
9

▲ Rising · invites per round

Compare on the movers board
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Is 65–95 points enough for Forester?

Can I get invited for Forester with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 25 Aug 2026this group 60–68 invitationsthis occupation est. 3–4Get your verdict →

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

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

75DOE ≤ June 26

If 20 invited

70DOE ≤ Jan 26

If 50 invited

65DOE ≤ July 26

If 100 invited

All invited (65)

If 200 invited

All invited (65)

If 500 invited

All invited (65)

If 1000 invited

All invited (65)

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 25June 26Spots 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 26805–67–88–9075DOE ≤ Mar 2675DOE ≤ June 2665432275DOE ≤ June 2670DOE ≤ Jan 2665DOE ≤ July 26All invited (65)All invited (65)All invited (65)All invited (65)
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Agricultural and Forestry Scientists (2341xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

500

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

178

Remaining for 189

322

Spots left (FY)

Exhausted

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 Forester

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Forester 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.

  • ⚠

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

  • ℹ

    3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Forester 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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Forester EOI queue & points distribution

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

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 212 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

70

At 80+ pts

80

Below Cutoff

132

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

212

MoM Change

-5 (-2.3%)

Peak Month

Jul 26 (217)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

212

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

53

Likelyⓘ

~13 mo ~ ~14 mo

Oct 2027~13 mo
Nov 2027Likely
Nov 2027~14 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

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

25

MoM Change

-2 (-7.4%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (28)

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Forester round history

Round History

Source:
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    8–9
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    7–8
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    5–6
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    3–5
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    1–1
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~8Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Forester 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Forester for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

34EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

11(32%)

30M Trend

↑ 329%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

20EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

8(40%)

30M Trend

↑ 129%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD✓Listed

14EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

8(57%)

30M Trend

↑ 200%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

23EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

9(39%)

30M Trend

↑ 171%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

37EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

20(54%)

30M Trend

↑ 400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

19EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

7(37%)

30M Trend

↑ 600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

9EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

4(44%)

30M Trend

↑ 100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

8EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥80

3(38%)

30M Trend

↑ 250%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Forester

What points do you need for Forester subclass 189?

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Forester were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 6 rounds.

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

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

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

In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Forester, the cut-off ranged 65–95 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 3 of 6, 80 points in 2 of 6, 75 points in 1 of 6, 70 points in 1 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 Forester?

For Forester: subclass 491 was last invited at 100 points (14 November 2024).

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

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 Forester. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Forester for 190/491?

Forester 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 Forester?

Around 322 subclass 189 places are projected for Forester 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 Forester at 80 points (subclass 189)?

At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Forester is about 4 months, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.

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

At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Forester is about 2 months, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.

How often are Forester invitation rounds held?

Forester has received invitations in 3 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Agricultural and Forestry Scientists 2341

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 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.