491SACommunity
110- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Network Administrator
As at September 2026, Network Administrator (ANZSCO 263112) has 1,643 EOIs in the subclass 190 pool and 1,995 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 100 points (6 May 2025) and 491 at 110 points (1 May 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Network Administrator invitation rounds & points
Subclass 190
Stable100pts
6 May 2025
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
Subclass 491
110pts
1 May 2026
Up from 105 · 1 round so far this FY
105–110 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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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Is my points score enough for Network Administrator?
Can I get invited for Network Administrator with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Network Administrator in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026Model projects 0 remaining 189 places this year — see 190/491 state nomination optionsGet your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Network Administrator if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 5 data points
Points Summary
Highest
110
Lowest
100
Average
103
Across 5 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (110)
Key Insights for Network Administrator
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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.
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1 round so far in FY25-26. Network Administrator 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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Network Administrator EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Network Administrator?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 3,638 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 110+ pts
90
Below Cutoff
3,547
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
3,638
MoM Change
+14 (0.4%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (3,781)
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
3,638
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
49
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
34
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (37)
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Network Administrator round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 110 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 6 May 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 13 Dec 2024 | 491 | WACommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore |
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- 190NSWCommunity100
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity100
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity100
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰80000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491WACommunity105
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
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Network Administrator 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Network Administrator for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
1,094EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥110
47(4%)
31M Trend
↑ 2732%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
498EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥110
11(2%)
31M Trend
↑ 1733%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
187EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥110
4(2%)
31M Trend
↑ 1458%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
481EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥110
3(1%)
31M Trend
↑ 2800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
954EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥110
33(3%)
31M Trend
↑ 4164%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
176EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥110
1(1%)
31M Trend
↑ 5533%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
232EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
31M Trend
↑ 5650%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
315EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥110
1(0%)
31M Trend
↑ 3675%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Network Administrator visa grants
How many Network Administrator visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 54 skilled visas went to Network Administrator main applicants, the 150th most of 581 occupations. Most came through state nomination (190: 32) and regional state nomination (491: 15).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | −10% | ||
59% | 32 | +14% | |
28% | 15 | −46% | |
13% | 7 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 7 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 20 in 2019-20). — 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 | 55 | 20 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2016-17 | 37 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017-18 | 43 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 38 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 27 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 41 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 3 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 54 | 7 | 32 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Network Administrator 190 grants compares with its usual share of all 190 grants.
- 1WAMore than usual44% · usually 16%14
- 2ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare7
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- 4SAToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 5NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 6QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 7NTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 8TASToo 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.
- 1India51.0%
- 2Nepal13.5%
- 3Pakistan5.8%
- 4Sri Lanka5.8%
- 5Bhutan4.5%
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 Network Administrator
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Network Administrator?
For Network Administrator: subclass 190 was last invited at 100 points (6 May 2025). subclass 491 was last invited at 110 points (1 May 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Network Administrator?
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 Network Administrator. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Network Administrator for 190/491?
Network Administrator has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Network Administrator 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 Network Administrator invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (SA; 110–110 points).
How many Network Administrator visas were granted in 2024-25?
54 main applicants: 32 through 190, 15 through 491 and 7 through 186.
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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: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.