Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
invited at 75 pts on 13 November 2025
down from 80 pts · ~10 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–85 over the past 6 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
invited at 75 pts on 5 March 2026
unchanged from previous round · 3 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
invited at 75 pts on 13 November 2025
unchanged from previous round · ~0 invitations issued · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 189 wait estimates · April 2026 EOI pool
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
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.
Latest Points (190)
75
Last Invited
5 March 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
7
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Easing
Points dropping over recent rounds
Enter your points and date of effect to see your queue rank, estimated wait time, and invitation probability — not just a likelihood score.
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Apr 26
Latest
233
MoM Change
+11 (5.0%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (233)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Apr 26
Latest
43
MoM Change
-18 (-29.5%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (109)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
04/2026 snapshot · 233 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 75+ pts
138
Below Cutoff
94
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 04/2026 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
233
Oldest Waiting
Apr 24
Total Invited
250
Likelyⓘ
~4 mo ~ ~4 mo
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Midwives (2541xx)
Ceiling
913
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
58
Remaining for 189
855
Tier Meaning
Highest priority — severe national shortage
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Midwife
Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from 75 to 75 over the past 3 rounds, suggesting increased allocation or reduced EOI volume.
Still 10 points above the legal minimum. Despite easing, Midwife remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
7 rounds so far in FY25-26. Midwife has been included in 7 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 29 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 20 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
community-reported invitations, spanning 7 onshore and 4 offshore.
Median pts
75
Most common
75(3×)
Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.
Detailed demographic breakdowns are paused while we finalise a data-licensing arrangement with the upstream community-data source — aggregate counts above remain available.
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~10Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 491 | Federal | 75 | — | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 491 | Federal | 75 | — | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | ~7Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 80 | — | 💰71000 | onshore | |
| 12 Nov 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 70 | ~15Est. | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~8Est. | — | — | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~5Est. | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~8Est. | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~7Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~35Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 75 | ~12Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~12Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
40EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
20(50%)
26M Trend
↑ 371%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
46EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
28(61%)
26M Trend
↑ 875%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
28EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
17(61%)
26M Trend
↑ 2300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
19EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
12(63%)
26M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
35EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
23(66%)
26M Trend
↑ 1600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
2(67%)
26M Trend
↑ 50%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
2(50%)
26M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.