189Federal
95- Est. Invitations
- ~5Est.
- Salary
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Marine Biologist
ANZSCO 234516MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Marine Biologist (ANZSCO 234516) were issued at 95 points. Subclass 190 sits at 110 points (30 April 2024). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising95pts
4 June 2026 · ~5 invited
Up from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY
85–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
110pts
30 Apr 2024
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
85pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
24
Ahead
about 1 month
0/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
13
Ahead
less than a month
1/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
9
Ahead
less than a month
3/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
6
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
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
41 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
13last FY
28this FY
▲ +115%Round to round · last 2 FY
4
9
12
13
3
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Marine Biologist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Marine Biologist in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Marine Biologist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
85DOE ≤ Oct 25
If 20 invited
80DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 50 invited
All invited (47)
If 100 invited
All invited (47)
If 200 invited
All invited (47)
If 500 invited
All invited (47)
If 1000 invited
All invited (47)
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 | 95 | 10–12 | 11–13 | 0 | 85DOE ≤ Oct 25 | 85DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 47 | 6 | 323 | 85DOE ≤ Oct 25 | 80DOE ≤ Mar 26 | All invited (47) | All invited (47) | All invited (47) | All invited (47) | All invited (47) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Life Scientists (2345xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
177
Remaining for 189
323
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
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 (95)
Key Insights for Marine Biologist
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Marine Biologist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 30 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Marine Biologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 95 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Marine Biologist 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 Marine Biologist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 213 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
85
At 95+ pts
40
Below Cutoff
173
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
213
MoM Change
+4 (1.9%)
Peak Month
May 26 (213)
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
213
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
71
Likelyⓘ
~5 mo ~ ~5 mo
Nov 2026~5 mo
Nov 2026Likely
Nov 2026~5 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
19
MoM Change
-2 (-9.5%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (39)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~5Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 11–13 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 10–12 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 5–9 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 110 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~6Est. | — | — |
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·· - 190QLDCommunity110
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- onshore
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~6Est.
- Salary
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Marine Biologist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
29EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
6(21%)
27M Trend
↑ 1350%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
30EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
3(10%)
27M Trend
↑ 650%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
43EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
12(28%)
27M Trend
↑ 900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
38EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
8(21%)
27M Trend
↑ 1700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
27EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
7(26%)
27M Trend
↑ 2500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
28EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
6(21%)
27M Trend
↑ 2200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
11EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
3(27%)
27M Trend
↑ 175%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
17EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
2(12%)
27M Trend
↑ 750%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Marine Biologist subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Marine Biologist were issued at 95 points, with recent rounds ranging 85–95 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Marine Biologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Marine Biologist has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Marine Biologist (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Marine Biologist, the cut-off ranged 85–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 3 of 6, 85 points in 1 of 6. At 80 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 Marine Biologist?
For Marine Biologist: subclass 190 was last invited at 110 points (30 April 2024). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Marine Biologist?
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 Marine Biologist, 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 Marine Biologist for 190/491?
Marine Biologist has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How long is the wait for Marine Biologist at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Marine Biologist is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Marine Biologist at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Marine Biologist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Marine Biologist at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Marine Biologist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Marine Biologist at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Marine Biologist is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Marine Biologist invitation rounds held?
Marine Biologist has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 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.