# Locksmith (ANZSCO 323313)

Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts)  
Data as at: 2 November 2026 (EOI pool: October 2026)  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/occupations/locksmith-323313

## Summary

As at November 2026, Locksmith (ANZSCO 323313) is still invited through the subclass 189: the 15 October 2026 round invited it at 65 points, for EOIs with a date of effect up to 9 October 2026 (an estimated 8 invitations, 100% of its 8 EOIs at 65+). The October 2026 189 pool holds 4 EOIs (0 at 85+ points), with 4 in 190 and 4 in 491. One state lists the occupation for 190 or 491.

## Pathways

| Visa | Pathway | Latest cut-off | Source | Status | Grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | 65 (15 October 2026, DOE 9 October 2026) | official | 1 of 4 rounds | 0 (2024-25) |
| 190 | State nominated | no round recorded | – | 1 states list it | 0 (2024-25) |
| 491 | Regional, state or family | no round recorded | – | 1 states list it | 0 (2024-25) |
| 186 | Employer sponsored | No points test | – | Largest | 3 (2024-25) |

## Will I get a 189 invitation as a Locksmith?

Locksmith has 2 recorded 189 rounds; the last was 65 points on 15 Oct 2026.

### Last 189 round (15 October 2026)

| Cut-off | Date of effect | Est. invited | Queue invited |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65 | on or before 9 October 2026 | 8 | 100% (8 of 8 EOIs at 65+) |

Cut-off and date of effect: Home Affairs. Invitations and queue share: ImmiTrend estimates from the 1 October 2026 EOI pool.

ImmiTrend's frozen prediction for this round was 85 points; every occupation's prediction and result: https://immitrend.com.au/189-prediction/2026-10-15.

Next 189 round: date not announced; forecast pending.

## Which state could nominate a Locksmith?

VIC lists Locksmith for 2026-27; its program is open.

## All states as a table

| State | Status | Listed | 190 queue | 491 queue | 85+ | Last cut-off | State places 190 / 491 (all occupations) | 190 + 491 grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSW New South Wales | open | Not listed | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |
| VIC Victoria | open | 190, 491 | 7 | 6 | 1 | – | 900 / – | 0 |
| QLD Queensland | open | Not listed | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |
| SA South Australia | open · onshore only | Not listed | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – / – | 0 |
| WA Western Australia | open | Not listed | 0 | 0 | – | – | – / – | 0 |
| TAS Tasmania | open | Not listed | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1,250 / 800 | 0 |
| NT Northern Territory | closed | Not listed | 0 | 0 | – | – | – / – | 0 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | open | Not listed | 0 | 0 | – | – | – / – | 0 |

## How many Locksmith visas are actually granted?

3 skilled visas for Locksmith in 2024-25, the 425th most of 581 occupations: 3 × 186.

| Visa | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 186 | 4 | 3 | – |
| 190 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 491 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 189 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 494 | 1 | 0 | – |

## Cut-off history

### 189 rounds, latest 8

Where it ranks (last 2 FY): invited in 1 of 4 rounds.

| Date | Min. points | Date of effect | Est. invited | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 October 2026 | 65 | 9 October 2026 | 8 | official |
| 8 December 2022 | 80 | – | – | official |

## Frequently asked questions

### What points do you need for Locksmith subclass 189?

Locksmith last invited (189) 15 October 2026 at 65 points; ranged 65–80 over its last 2 invited rounds. At 65 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 9 October 2026 were invited.

### Was I invited in the 15 October 2026 189 round as Locksmith?

In the 15 October 2026 round, Locksmith EOIs at 70 points or more were invited; at 65 points, those with a date of effect on or before 9 October 2026; at 60 or less, none. ImmiTrend estimates 8 invitations, 100% of the 8 EOIs at 65+ points.

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

For Locksmith: subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (8 December 2022).

### How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Locksmith?

States and territories issue 190 and 491 invitations under their own policies, not national EOI queue order. Check My Score compares your profile with community-reported invited samples for Locksmith; samples may be incomplete.

### Which states nominate Locksmith for 190/491?

Locksmith is on the current 190/491 state nomination lists of: 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 Locksmith?

About 488 subclass 189 places are estimated left for Locksmith in FY2026-27 after the 15 October 2026 round, of 496 for the year. Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so the places are an ImmiTrend estimate.

### How often are Locksmith invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: 1 federal round so far in FY2026-27 (15 October 2026); Locksmith received invitations in 1 of them.

### How many Locksmith visas were granted in 2024-25?

3 main applicants: 3 through 186.

## Sources

- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results (189 cut-offs)
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect EOI data dashboard (EOI pool)
- State and territory nomination program pages (lists, program status, places)
- Department of Home Affairs — BP0068 visa grants by occupation (CC BY 4.0)
- 190 and 491 cut-offs are reported by ImmiTrend users unless marked official

Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).