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Geologist
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 invitation rounds
Subclass 491
↓ Easing85pts
19 June 2026
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
85–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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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Check my score
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?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee 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
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Geologist
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Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from -Infinity to Infinity over the past 0 rounds, suggesting increased allocation or reduced EOI volume.
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2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Geologist 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 Geologist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
06/2026 snapshot · 1,507 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
555
Below Cutoff
951
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
1,507
MoM Change
+30 (2.0%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (1,507)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 06/2026 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
1,507
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
99
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
73
MoM Change
+2 (2.8%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (73)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 19 Jun 2026 | 491 | NTCommunity | 85 | — | — | offshore | |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 491 | NTCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 23 May 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 23 May 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Geologist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
272EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
77(28%)
28M Trend
↑ 942%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
216EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
63(29%)
28M Trend
↑ 989%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
280EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
86(31%)
28M Trend
↑ 1195%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
286EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
94(33%)
28M Trend
↑ 1821%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
473EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
216(46%)
28M Trend
↑ 1175%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
95EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
30(32%)
28M Trend
↑ 1200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
149EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
48(32%)
28M Trend
↑ 1489%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
77EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
23(30%)
28M Trend
↑ 1320%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
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?
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 Geologist, 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 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 FY25-26 for Geologist?
An estimated 302–307 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Geologist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Geologist invitation rounds held?
Geologist has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 30 June 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.