189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
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Meteorologist
As at September 2026, Meteorologist (ANZSCO 234913) has 23 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (1 at 85+ points), 25 in 190 and 32 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 90 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Meteorologist invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
Stable85pts
4 June 2026 · ~2 invited
Down from 95 · 2 rounds so far this FY
85–95 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
90pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 5 occupations in Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals, not just Meteorologist
500est. ceiling441est. 189 places409–414est. left after 15 Oct (predicted)
6–7%
59 to 186 / 190 / 491~27–32 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 85 pts (predicted)
Who shares these places · 5 occupationsMeteorologist used ~1
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 85 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorologist234913THIS | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Physicist234914 | 15–18 | 18 | 75 |
| Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec234999 | 5–7 | 9 | 24 |
| Metallurgist234912 | 5 | 6 | 119 |
| Conservator234911 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2349 total | 27–32 | 35 | 244 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 441 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
Meteorologist shares unit group 2349's 189 places with 4 other occupations — these waits count Meteorologist invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
1
Ahead
about 4 months
0/4
Met the cut-off
85
Points
1
Ahead
about 4 months
1/4
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 4 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
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
— Steady
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
7 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 3 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
3last FY
4this FY
▲ +33%Round to round · last 2 FY
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1
3
— Steady · invites per round
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Is 85–95 points enough for Meteorologist?
Can I get invited for Meteorologist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Meteorologist in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 27–32 invitationsthis occupation est. 1Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Meteorologist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
65DOE ≤ June 25
If 20 invited
65DOE ≤ May 26
If 50 invited
All invited (23)
If 100 invited
All invited (23)
If 200 invited
All invited (23)
If 500 invited
All invited (23)
If 1000 invited
All invited (23)
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 | June 26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 85 | 1–1 | — | 3–3 | 266–291 | 70DOE ≤ May 26 | 70DOE ≤ May 26 | 23 | 1 | 441 | 65DOE ≤ June 25 | 65DOE ≤ May 26 | All invited (23) | All invited (23) | All invited (23) | All invited (23) | All invited (23) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals (2349xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
59
Remaining for 189
441
Spots left (FY)
266 – 291
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 5 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 5 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 (85)
Key Insights for Meteorologist
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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.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Meteorologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Meteorologist 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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Meteorologist EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Meteorologist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 80 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
17
Below Cutoff
63
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
80
MoM Change
+2 (2.6%)
Peak Month
Mar 26 (103)
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.
≥
In Queue
80
Oldest Waiting
Nov 24
Total Invited
15
Likelyⓘ
~10 mo ~ ~10 mo
Aug 2027~10 mo
Aug 2027Likely
Aug 2027~10 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
Nov 24 – Sep 26
Latest
5
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Jan 25 (7)
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Meteorologist round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 3–3 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 2–3 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 90 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~2Est. | — | — |
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Meteorologist 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Meteorologist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
8EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(13%)
31M Trend
↑ 150%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
10EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
2(20%)
31M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(17%)
31M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
8EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(13%)
31M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
11EOIs
Graduate stream only
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(9%)
31M Trend
↑ 1000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(17%)
31M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(25%)
31M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
31M Trend
↑ 50%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Meteorologist visa grants
How many Meteorologist visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 3 skilled visas went to Meteorologist main applicants, the 422nd most of 581 occupations. Most came through the independent points test (189: 2) and employer sponsorship (186: 1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | ||
67% | 2 | — | |
33% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Where they were granted
Planned place to live, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Meteorologist 189 grants compares with its usual share of all 189 grants.
- 1VICToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 2NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 3QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7ACTToo 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.
- 1China18.2%
- 2South Africa18.2%
- 3Ireland9.1%
- 4Poland9.1%
- 5Singapore9.1%
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 Meteorologist
What points do you need for Meteorologist subclass 189?
Meteorologist was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 85 points. In the last 4 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 85–95 points.
Is the Meteorologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Meteorologist has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Meteorologist (subclass 189)?
In the last 4 subclass 189 rounds in which Meteorologist was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 85–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 4 of 4, 90 points in 3 of 4, 85 points in 1 of 4. At 80 points or below, none of the last 4 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 Meteorologist?
For Meteorologist: subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (8 December 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Meteorologist?
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 Meteorologist. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Meteorologist for 190/491?
Meteorologist has state-nomination activity in: 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 Meteorologist?
Around 441 subclass 189 places are projected for Meteorologist 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 Meteorologist at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Meteorologist is about 4 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Meteorologist at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Meteorologist is about 4 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Meteorologist 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 Meteorologist invited in 2 of them.
How many Meteorologist visas were granted in 2024-25?
3 main applicants: 2 through 189 and 1 through 186.
Related occupations
Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals 2349
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: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.