189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
- ~5Est.
- Salary
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Geophysicist
ANZSCO 234412MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Geophysicist (ANZSCO 234412) were issued at 80 points. Subclass 190 sits at 85 points (7 October 2024). Subclass 491 sits at 80 points (21 January 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable80pts
4 June 2026 · ~5 invited
Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY
80–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
85pts
7 Oct 2024
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
80pts
21 Jan 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
324conservative (floor)326anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
14
Ahead
less than a month
1/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
8
Ahead
less than a month
2/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
4
Ahead
less than a month
4/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
5/6
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 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
▲ Rising
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
23 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
5last FY
18this FY
▲ +260%Round to round · last 2 FY
1
4
2
6
10
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Geophysicist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Geophysicist in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Geophysicist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
80DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 20 invited
75DOE ≤ Dec 25
If 50 invited
55DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 100 invited
All invited (52)
If 200 invited
All invited (52)
If 500 invited
All invited (52)
If 1000 invited
All invited (52)
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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| June 26 | 80 | 2–2 | 5–6 | 324–326 | 85DOE ≤ Sept 25 | 85DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 52 | 14 | 338 | 80DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 75DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 55DOE ≤ Jan 26 | All invited (52) | All invited (52) | All invited (52) | All invited (52) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Geologists Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists (2344xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
162
Remaining for 189
338
Spots left (FY)
324 – 326
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 9 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
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Geophysicist
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Geophysicist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 15 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Geophysicist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Geophysicist has been included in 3 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 Geophysicist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 307 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 80+ pts
150
Below Cutoff
157
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
307
MoM Change
+4 (1.3%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (399)
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
307
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
49
Likelyⓘ
~7 mo ~ ~7 mo
Jan 2027~7 mo
Jan 2027Likely
Jan 2027~7 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 – May 26
Latest
20
MoM Change
-3 (-13.0%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (27)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~5Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 2–4 | — | — | |
| 7 Oct 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 100 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~6Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — |
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- 189Federal85
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- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- 2–2
- Salary
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·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- 2–4
- Salary
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·· - 190VICCommunity85
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- Salary
- 💰-
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- offshore
·· - 189Federal100
- Est. Invitations
- 1–1
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- 1–1
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~6Est.
- Salary
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·· - 491Federal80
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Geophysicist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
59EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
28(47%)
27M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
41EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
21(51%)
27M Trend
↑ 567%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
35EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
18(51%)
27M Trend
↑ 289%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
52EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
24(46%)
27M Trend
↑ 475%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
75EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
43(57%)
27M Trend
↑ 1133%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
8(40%)
27M Trend
↑ 850%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
16EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
7(44%)
27M Trend
↑ 433%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
18EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
11(61%)
27M Trend
↑ 325%
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 Geophysicist subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Geophysicist were issued at 80 points, with recent rounds ranging 80–100 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Geophysicist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Geophysicist has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Geophysicist (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Geophysicist, the cut-off ranged 80–100 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 6, 90 points in 4 of 6, 85 points in 2 of 6, 80 points in 1 of 6. At 75 points or below, none of the last 6 rounds would have been met. 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 Geophysicist?
For Geophysicist: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (7 October 2024). subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (21 January 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Geophysicist?
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 Geophysicist, 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 Geophysicist for 190/491?
Geophysicist has state-nomination activity in: NSW, 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 Geophysicist?
An estimated 324–326 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Geophysicist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Geophysicist at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Geophysicist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Geophysicist at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Geophysicist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Geophysicist at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Geophysicist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Geophysicist at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Geophysicist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Geophysicist invitation rounds held?
Geophysicist has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 June 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.