189Federal
80- Est. Invitations
- 120–140
- Salary
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Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
As at September 2026, Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) (ANZSCO 233611) has 525 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (48 at 85+ points), 890 in 190 and 1,011 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 80 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 85 points (23 March 2026) and 491 at 100 points (30 April 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising80pts
4 June 2026 · ~58 invited
Down from 85 · 3 rounds so far this FY
80–105 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
↑ Rising85pts
23 Mar 2026
Down from 100 · 2 rounds so far this FY
80–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable100pts
30 Apr 2026 · ~1 invited
Up from 90 · 1 round so far this FY
85–100 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 2 occupations in Mining Engineers, not just Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
500est. ceiling333est. 189 places165–221est. left after 15 Oct
34–50%
167 to 186 / 190 / 491~112–168 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 80 pts
Who shares these places · 2 occupationsMining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) used ~65–95
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 80 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)233611THIS | 65–95 | 95 | 518 |
| Petroleum Engineer233612 | 47–73 | 73 | 280 |
| 2336 total | 112–168 | 168 | 798 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 275 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
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) shares unit group 2336's 189 places with 1 other occupation — these waits count Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
97
Ahead
about 8 months
1/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
48
Ahead
about 4 months
2/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
13
Ahead
about 1 month
4/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
3
Ahead
less than a month
5/6
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
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
220 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
17last FY
203this FY
▲ +1094%Round to round · last 2 FY
1
16
14
49
140
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 80–105 points enough for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)?
Can I get invited for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 60–69 invitationsthis occupation est. 36–42Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 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
80DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 100 invited
75DOE ≤ Feb 25
If 200 invited
75DOE ≤ Oct 26
If 500 invited
55DOE ≤ Aug 26
If 1000 invited
All invited (518)
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 | 80 | 12–14 | 42–49 | 120–140 | 0 | 75DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 75DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 518 | 95 | 275 | 90DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 85DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 80DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 75DOE ≤ Feb 25 | 75DOE ≤ Oct 26 | 55DOE ≤ Aug 26 | All invited (518) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Mining Engineers (2336xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
225
Remaining for 189
275
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 20 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 10 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 (80)
Key Insights for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 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.
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Still 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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6 rounds so far in FY25-26. Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) has been invited in 6 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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Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 2,426 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
1,174
Below Cutoff
1,252
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
2,426
MoM Change
-2 (-0.1%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (2,797)
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
2,426
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
491
Likelyⓘ
~5.1 yr ~ ~5.3 yr
Nov 2031~5.1 yr
Feb 2032Likely
Apr 2032~5.5 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
176
MoM Change
-49 (-21.8%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (373)
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Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 120–140 | — | — | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 42–49 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 12–14 | — | — | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 10–16 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 105 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 5 Jun 2024 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Jan 2024 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~204Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~68Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~1Est. | — | — |
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- 💰120000
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·· - 189Federal85
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- 42–49
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- 12–14
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·· - 190QLDCommunity80
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·· - 189Federal90
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·· - 189Federal105
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- 1–1
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·· - 189Federal95
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- 5–6
- Salary
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·· - 190QLDCommunity85
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·· - 491NSWCommunity90
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·· - 491Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
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·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~204Est.
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~68Est.
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- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
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Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
317EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
157(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 1068%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
217EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
103(47%)
31M Trend
↑ 868%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
275EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
139(51%)
31M Trend
↑ 1045%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
265EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
125(47%)
31M Trend
↑ 1300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
773EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
462(60%)
31M Trend
↑ 2029%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
98EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
51(52%)
31M Trend
↑ 1500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
126EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
66(52%)
31M Trend
↑ 2340%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
77EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
38(49%)
31M Trend
↑ 1380%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) visa grants
How many Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 164 skilled visas went to Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) main applicants, the 74th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 73) and state nomination (190: 57).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | +66% | ||
45% | 73 | +78% | |
35% | 57 | +63% | |
16% | 27 | — | |
4% | 7 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 6 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 181 | 39 | 24 | 7 | 105 | 6 |
| 2016-17 | 97 | 22 | 6 | 18 | 47 | 4 |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018-19 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | 32 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020-21 | 70 | 13 | 23 | 12 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 36 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 90 | 35 | 22 | 11 | 21 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | 99 | 41 | 35 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 164 | 73 | 57 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1WAMore than usual60% · usually 17%44
- 2QLDMore than usual22% · usually 15%16
- 3NSWLess than usual18% · usually 33%13
- 4VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5SAToo 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.
- 1India13.3%
- 2China9.3%
- 3Sri Lanka7.4%
- 4Iran7.1%
- 5Brazil6.8%
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 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
What points do you need for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) subclass 189?
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 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 80–105 points.
Is the Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 80–105 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 6, 90 points in 4 of 6, 85 points in 2 of 6, 80 points in 1 of 6. At 75 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 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)?
For Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum): subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (23 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 100 points (30 April 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)?
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 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) for 190/491?
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, 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 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)?
Around 333 subclass 189 places are projected for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 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 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) is about 8 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) is about 4 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) is about 1 month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 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 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) invited in 3 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 2 round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (NSW, QLD; 85–100 points).
How many Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) visas were granted in 2024-25?
164 main applicants: 73 through 186, 57 through 190, 27 through 491 and 7 through 189.
Related occupations
Mining Engineers 2336
- 233611Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)You are here
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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.