491NSWCommunity
90- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312511ROL
Subclass 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 30 April 2026, subclass 491 invitations for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312511) were issued at 90 points. Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
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 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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Check my score
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
Legal 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. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
- ℹ
2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson has been included in 2 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 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
06/2026 snapshot · 190 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 90+ pts
30
Below Cutoff
160
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
190
MoM Change
-2 (-1.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (207)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 06/2026 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
190
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
19
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
17
MoM Change
+1 (6.3%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (17)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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- 491SACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
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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
38EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(11%)
28M Trend
↑ 2900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
32EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
3(9%)
28M Trend
↑ 2800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
27EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
5(19%)
28M Trend
↑ 900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
35EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
6(17%)
28M Trend
↑ 520%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
49EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
7(14%)
28M Trend
↑ 389%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
17EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(24%)
28M Trend
↑ 750%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
15EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
3(20%)
28M Trend
↑ 1400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
2(10%)
28M Trend
↑ 1200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
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?
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 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson, 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 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson for 190/491?
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson invitation rounds held?
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 30 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.