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Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
As at September 2026, Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312511) has 165 EOIs in the subclass 491 pool. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 90 points (30 April 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson invitation rounds & points
Subclass 491
Stable90pts
30 Apr 2026
Up from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY
80–90 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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Is my points score enough for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson?
Can I get invited for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 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 · 3 data points
Points Summary
Highest
90
Lowest
80
Average
87
Across 3 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (90)
Key Insights for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson has been invited in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 165 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 90+ pts
31
Below Cutoff
134
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
165
MoM Change
-1 (-0.6%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (207)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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
165
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
18
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
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MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (17)
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Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 30 Apr 2026 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore |
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·· - 491NSWCommunity90
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Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
42EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(10%)
31M Trend
↑ 2900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
31EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(13%)
31M Trend
↑ 2500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
25EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(16%)
31M Trend
↑ 800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
38EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
9(24%)
31M Trend
↑ 540%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
46EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
7(15%)
31M Trend
↑ 333%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
18EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
5(28%)
31M Trend
↑ 800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
14EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
3(21%)
31M Trend
↑ 1300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
22EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
3(14%)
31M Trend
↑ 1200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson visa grants
How many Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 11 skilled visas went to Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson main applicants, the 300th most of 581 occupations. Most came through regional state nomination (491: 7) and employer sponsorship (186: 3).
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | ||
64% | 7 | — | |
27% | 3 | — | |
9% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 8 in 2017-18). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 6 in 2016-17). — means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 42 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2017-18 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2018-19 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 491 grants compares with its usual share of all 491 grants.
- 1WAToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 2NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 3SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 5VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1India26.1%
- 2Philippines13.0%
- 3Sri Lanka8.7%
- 4South Africa8.7%
- 5Japan4.3%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson?
For Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson: subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (30 April 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson for 190/491?
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 2 round dates (NSW, SA; 80–90 points).
How many Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson visas were granted in 2024-25?
11 main applicants: 7 through 491, 3 through 186 and 1 through 494.
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Last updated 30 September 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.