190VICCommunity
85- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Materials Engineer
ANZSCO 233112MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Materials Engineer (ANZSCO 233112) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 85 points (19 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (7 November 2024). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~14 invited
Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY
85–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
85pts
19 May 2026
Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable85pts
7 Nov 2024
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
123
Ahead
about 3 months
0/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
62
Ahead
about 1 month
3/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
26
Ahead
about 1 month
5/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
8
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
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
106 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
40last FY
66this FY
▲ +65%Round to round · last 2 FY
9
31
28
38
▼ Falling · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Materials Engineer with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Materials Engineer in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Materials Engineer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
90DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 20 invited
90DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 50 invited
85DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 100 invited
80DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 200 invited
70DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 500 invited
All invited (289)
If 1000 invited
All invited (289)
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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| Nov 25 | 85 | 24–28 | 32–38 | 0 | 85DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 85DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 289 | 63 | 237 | 90DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 90DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 85DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 80DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 70DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (289) | All invited (289) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Chemical and Materials Engineers (2331xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
263
Remaining for 189
237
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 12 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 (85)
Key Insights for Materials Engineer
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Materials Engineer. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Materials Engineer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Materials Engineer 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 Materials Engineer?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 1,469 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
608
Below Cutoff
861
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
1,469
MoM Change
+8 (0.5%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (1,472)
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
1,469
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
180
Likelyⓘ
~2.9 yr ~ ~2.9 yr
May 2029~2.9 yr
May 2029Likely
May 2029~2.9 yr
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
54
MoM Change
-8 (-12.9%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (110)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 32–38 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 24–28 | — | — | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 17–31 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 491 | NTCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 24 Oct 2024 | 491 | NTCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 7–9 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 6–7 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~48Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~16Est. | — | — |
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- 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 32–38
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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- Est. Invitations
- 24–28
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 190TASCommunity65
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
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- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 17–31
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189FederalCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NTCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NTCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
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- offshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- 7–9
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- 6–7
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189FederalCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~48Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 491Federal85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~16Est.
- Salary
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Materials Engineer for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
283EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
143(51%)
27M Trend
↑ 964%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
208EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
95(46%)
27M Trend
↑ 688%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
144EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
64(44%)
27M Trend
↑ 712%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
179EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
72(40%)
27M Trend
↑ 1317%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
300EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
141(47%)
27M Trend
↑ 1442%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
77EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
35(45%)
27M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
63EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
27(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 933%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
101EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
44(44%)
27M Trend
↑ 1100%
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 Materials Engineer subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Materials Engineer were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 85–95 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Materials Engineer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Materials Engineer has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Materials Engineer (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Materials Engineer, 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 5 of 6, 85 points in 3 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 Materials Engineer?
For Materials Engineer: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (19 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (7 November 2024).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Materials Engineer?
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 Materials Engineer, 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 Materials Engineer for 190/491?
Materials Engineer has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How long is the wait for Materials Engineer at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Materials Engineer is about 3 months, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Materials Engineer at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Materials Engineer is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Materials Engineer at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Materials Engineer is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Materials Engineer at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Materials Engineer is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Materials Engineer invitation rounds held?
Materials Engineer has had 3 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 31 May 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.