Geologist

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ANZSCO 234411STSOL

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

As of 19 June 2026, subclass 491 invitations for Geologist (ANZSCO 234411) were issued at 85 points. Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.

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Latest Geologist invitation rounds & points

Subclass 491

↓ Easing

85pts

19 June 2026

Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY

85–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

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 Geologist?

Can I get invited for Geologist with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026projected cutoff 65 pts · DOE 29 Mar 2026 – 25 July 2026this group 63–72 invitationsGet your verdict →

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Geologist 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 · 6 data points

Points Summary

Highest

100

Lowest

85

Average

93

Across 6 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (85)

Key Insights for Geologist

  • ↓

    Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from -Infinity to Infinity over the past 0 rounds — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.

  • ℹ

    2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Geologist has been invited in 2 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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Geologist EOI queue & points distribution

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

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 1,462 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 85+ pts

548

Below Cutoff

913

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

1,462

MoM Change

-51 (-3.4%)

Peak Month

Jul 26 (1,513)

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.

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In Queue

1,462

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

99

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

69

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (73)

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Geologist round history

Round History

  • 491NTCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NTCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
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Geologist 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Geologist for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

273EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

86(32%)

30M Trend

↑ 942%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

206EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

63(31%)

30M Trend

↑ 932%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD✓Listed

288EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

96(33%)

30M Trend

↑ 1230%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

264EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

90(34%)

30M Trend

↑ 1657%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

439EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

206(47%)

30M Trend

↑ 1089%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

92EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

35(38%)

30M Trend

↑ 1171%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

141EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

42(30%)

30M Trend

↑ 1344%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

74EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

23(31%)

30M Trend

↑ 1260%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Geologist

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Geologist?

For Geologist: subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (19 June 2026).

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

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

Which states nominate Geologist for 190/491?

Geologist 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 Geologist?

Around 338 subclass 189 places are projected for Geologist 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 Geologist invitation rounds held?

Geologist has received invitations in 2 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Geologists Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists 2344

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: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.