Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Motor Mechanic (General)
ANZSCO 321211MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
invited at 85 pts on 7 November 2024
down from 90 pts · ~263 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–95 over the past 5 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY24-25 · trend rising
Subclass 190
invited at 95 pts on 16 April 2026
up from 90 pts · 10 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 491
invited at 75 pts on 12 March 2026
down from 105 pts · 3 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
Subclass 189 wait estimates · April 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
586
Ahead
about 7 months
85
Points
213
Ahead
about 3 months
90
Points
71
Ahead
about 2 months
95
Points
18
Ahead
about 1 month
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)
95
Up from 90
Last Invited
16 April 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
13
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Apr 26
Latest
12,835
MoM Change
-11 (-0.1%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (12,947)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Apr 26
Latest
744
MoM Change
-54 (-6.8%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (828)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
04/2026 snapshot · 12,835 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 95+ pts
669
Below Cutoff
12,158
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
12,835
Oldest Waiting
Apr 24
Total Invited
983
Likelyⓘ
~11.8 yr ~ ~11.8 yr
Feb 2038~11.8 yr
Feb 2038Likely
Feb 2038~11.8 yr
Ceiling impact: Wait is extended by the occupation ceiling (1,097/FY).
Without ceiling: ~5.2 yr — ~8.0 yr — ~17.3 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.
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Motor Mechanics (3212xx)
Ceiling
1,097
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
1,178
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (95)
Key Insights for Motor Mechanic (General)
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Motor Mechanic (General). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Motor Mechanic (General) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
13 rounds so far in FY25-26. Motor Mechanic (General) has been included in 13 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 43 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 6 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
A profile of the invited
Period:
n =
38
community-reported invitations, spanning 34 onshore and 4 offshore.
Median pts
85
Most common
85(9×)
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
89%onshore
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.
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 75 | — | 💰76000 | onshore | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰70000 | onshore | |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 9 Oct 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 May 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰40000 | onshore | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰40000 | onshore | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 1 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 75 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 11 Feb 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 491 | NTCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 491 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 491 | SACommunity | 65 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~263Est. | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 3 Oct 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 11 Sep 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰70000 | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~140Est. | — | — | |
| 26 Jun 2024 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 75 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~93Est. | — | — | |
| 22 May 2024 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 75 | — | 💰50000 | onshore | |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 491 | QLDCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 30 Jan 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~614Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~214Est. | — | — |
- 190NSWCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491QLDCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰76000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰70000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity105
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰40000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰40000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190TASCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NTCommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491SACommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491SACommunity65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- ~263Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190SACommunity70
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰70000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~140Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491ACTCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189Federal95
- Est. Invitations
- ~93Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491ACTCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰50000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491QLDCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~2Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~614Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~214Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1,895EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
84(4%)
26M Trend
↑ 1668%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
2,244EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
123(5%)
26M Trend
↑ 1248%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
685EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
33(5%)
26M Trend
↑ 905%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
1,493EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
111(7%)
26M Trend
↑ 1299%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
3,582EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
274(8%)
26M Trend
↑ 2518%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
491EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
14(3%)
26M Trend
↑ 1413%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
238EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
10(4%)
26M Trend
↑ 1508%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
253EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
9(4%)
26M Trend
↑ 1407%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.