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Medical Laboratory Scientist

ANZSCO 234611MLTSSLAssessed by AIMS

As at September 2026, Medical Laboratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234611) has 631 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (63 at 85+ points), 1,206 in 190 and 1,046 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 95 points (26 March 2026) and 491 at 90 points (10 September 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

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#37 of 196 occupationstop 18% · last 2 FY▲up 17% vs last FY→ movers board
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Latest Medical Laboratory Scientist invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

↑ Rising

80pts

4 June 2026 · ~27 invited

Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY

75–90 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

95pts

26 Mar 2026

Unchanged · 6 rounds so far this FY

70–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

↑ Rising

90pts

10 Sept 2026

Up from 85 · 1 round so far this FY

65–90 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

500est. ceiling464est. 189 places318–400est. left after 15 Oct

14–31%
36 to 186 / 190 / 491~64–146 invited by 189open

15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 80 pts

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 487 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →

Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
153
Ahead
about 11 months
3/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
63
Ahead
about 8 months
5/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
12
Ahead
about 2 months
6/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
1
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 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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How this occupation ranks

189

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY

#37
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Top 18%▲ Rising
#37
This occupation · most invited →least invited

362 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 5 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

167
last FY
195
this FY
▲ +17%

Round to round · last 2 FY

43
124
6
31
158

▲ Rising · invites per round

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Is 75–90 points enough for Medical Laboratory Scientist?

Can I get invited for Medical Laboratory Scientist with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Medical Laboratory Scientist in the next 189 round?

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 34–50 invitationsGet your verdict →

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Medical Laboratory Scientist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

90DOE ≤ Aug 26

If 20 invited

85DOE ≤ Nov 25

If 50 invited

85DOE ≤ Sept 26

If 100 invited

80DOE ≤ May 26

If 200 invited

75DOE ≤ Nov 25

If 500 invited

65DOE ≤ Apr 25

If 1000 invited

All invited (615)

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25June 26Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
June 26805–626–31136–158292–32080DOE ≤ Aug 2675DOE ≤ Nov 2461515248790DOE ≤ Aug 2685DOE ≤ Nov 2585DOE ≤ Sept 2680DOE ≤ May 2675DOE ≤ Nov 2565DOE ≤ Apr 25All invited (615)
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Medical Laboratory Scientists (2346xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

500

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

13

Remaining for 189

487

Spots left (FY)

292 – 320

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 30 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 17 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (90)

Key Insights for Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Medical Laboratory Scientist are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.

  • ⚠

    Still 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Medical Laboratory Scientist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY26-27. Medical Laboratory Scientist has been invited in 1 invitation round 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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Medical Laboratory Scientist EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Medical Laboratory Scientist?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

09/2026 snapshot · 2,883 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 90+ pts

608

Below Cutoff

2,275

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Sep 26

Latest

2,883

MoM Change

+37 (1.3%)

Peak Month

May 26 (2,975)

→ SkillSelect EOI data for Medical Laboratory Scientist

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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

2,883

Oldest Waiting

Sep 24

Total Invited

714

Likelyⓘ

~6.3 yr ~ ~6.3 yr

Jan 2033~6.3 yr
Feb 2033Likely
Mar 2033~6.4 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 – Sep 26

Latest

83

MoM Change

-33 (-28.4%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (326)

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Medical Laboratory Scientist round history

Round History

Source:
  • 491NTCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    136–158
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491ACTCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰74000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    26–31
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰78000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    5–6
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    78–124
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    35–43
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    10–12
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~23Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~20Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~96Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~32Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Medical Laboratory Scientist 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Medical Laboratory Scientist for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

371EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

95(26%)

31M Trend

↑ 4538%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

VIC✓Listed

457EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

118(26%)

31M Trend

↑ 5438%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

QLD✓Listed

259EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

66(25%)

31M Trend

↑ 3571%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

SA?Unknown

417EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

105(25%)

31M Trend

↑ 13433%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

WA✓Listed

374EOIs

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

110(29%)

31M Trend

↑ 4513%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

TAS?Unknown

152EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

37(24%)

31M Trend

↑ 4967%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

NT?Unknown

194EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

58(30%)

31M Trend

↑ 6067%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

ACT?Unknown

221EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

62(28%)

31M Trend

↑ 6967%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist visa grants

How many Medical Laboratory Scientist visas were actually granted, and through which visa?

In 2024-25, 111 skilled visas went to Medical Laboratory Scientist main applicants, the 94th most of 581 occupations. Most came through the independent points test (189: 98), while 190 fell to 6.

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.

Visa2024-25Change
111−49%
98−45%
7—
6−74%
0—
0—

494 includes the closed 187 (peak 7 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 16 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
Medical Laboratory Scientist visa grants to main applicants, by programme year and visa
YearTotal186190491189494
2015-1613516391007
2016-17156177161097
2017-189517116592
2018-191011682732
2019-2086124212191
2020-212171145151460
2021-2281104713110
2022-2316195343560
2023-2421652391790
2024-25111760980

Where they were granted

Planned place to live, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Medical Laboratory Scientist 189 grants compares with its usual share of all 189 grants.

Map of Australia coloured by where Medical Laboratory Scientist 189 grants went compared with usualNew South Wales — 21Victoria — 25Queensland — 11South Australia — 3Western Australia — 13Tasmania — 6Northern Territory — 6Australian Capital Territory — 1NSW21VIC25QLD11SA3WA13TAS6NT6ACT1
  1. 1VICAbout usual29% · usually 38%25
  2. 2NSWAbout usual24% · usually 29%21
  3. 3WAMore than usual15% · usually 9.8%13
  4. 4QLDAbout usual13% · usually 14%11
  5. 5TASToo few to saytoo few to compare6
  6. 6NTToo few to saytoo few to compare6
  7. 7SAToo few to saytoo few to compare3
  8. 8ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
  • More than usual (1.3× or more)
  • About usual
  • Less than usual (under 0.75×)
  • Too few to say (under 10)
All 189 grants by state

Who was granted

Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.

  1. 1Philippines32.4%
  2. 2China13.9%
  3. 3India8.8%
  4. 4Malaysia5.1%
  5. 5Nepal4.9%
60%
applied from within Australia in 2024-2567 of 111 main applicants

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 Medical Laboratory Scientist

What points do you need for Medical Laboratory Scientist subclass 189?

Medical Laboratory Scientist was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 80 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 75–90 points.

Is the Medical Laboratory Scientist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Medical Laboratory Scientist has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Medical Laboratory Scientist (subclass 189)?

In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Medical Laboratory Scientist was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 75–90 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 5 of 6, 80 points in 3 of 6, 75 points in 2 of 6. At 70 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 Medical Laboratory Scientist?

For Medical Laboratory Scientist: subclass 190 was last invited at 95 points (26 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (10 September 2026).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Medical Laboratory Scientist?

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 Medical Laboratory Scientist. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Medical Laboratory Scientist for 190/491?

Medical Laboratory Scientist has state-nomination activity in: QLD, VIC, WA. 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 Medical Laboratory Scientist?

Around 464 subclass 189 places are projected for Medical Laboratory Scientist in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.

How long is the wait for Medical Laboratory Scientist at 80 points (subclass 189)?

At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Medical Laboratory Scientist is about 11 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Medical Laboratory Scientist at 85 points (subclass 189)?

At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Medical Laboratory Scientist is about 8 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Medical Laboratory Scientist at 90 points (subclass 189)?

At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Medical Laboratory Scientist is about 2 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Medical Laboratory Scientist at 95 points (subclass 189)?

At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Medical Laboratory Scientist is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.

How often are Medical Laboratory Scientist 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 Medical Laboratory Scientist invited in 3 of them. State nominations in FY2026-27: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (NT; 90–90 points).

How many Medical Laboratory Scientist visas were granted in 2024-25?

111 main applicants: 98 through 189, 7 through 186 and 6 through 190.

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimatedCommunity-reported

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.