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Orthopaedic Surgeon
As at September 2026, Orthopaedic Surgeon (ANZSCO 253514) has 8 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (1 at 85+ points), 6 in 190 and 1 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 95 points (22 August 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Orthopaedic Surgeon invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
4 June 2026
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
95pts
22 Aug 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 6 occupations in Surgeons, not just Orthopaedic Surgeon
500est. ceiling475est. 189 places472–473est. left after 15 Oct (predicted)
0–1%
25 to 186 / 190 / 491~2–3 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 85 pts (predicted)
Who shares these places · 6 occupationsOrthopaedic Surgeon used ~0–1
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 85 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgeon253514THIS | 0–1 | 1 | 8 |
| Surgeon (General)253511 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Urologist253518 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgeon253512 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Neurosurgeon253513 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon253517 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2535 total | 2–3 | 4 | 23 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 477 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
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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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▼ Falling
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
9 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
5last FY
4this FY
▼ −20%Round to round · last 2 FY
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▼ Falling · invites per round
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Is 65–95 points enough for Orthopaedic Surgeon?
Can I get invited for Orthopaedic Surgeon with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Orthopaedic Surgeon in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 2–3 invitationsthis occupation est. 0–1Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Orthopaedic Surgeon if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (8)
If 20 invited
All invited (8)
If 50 invited
All invited (8)
If 100 invited
All invited (8)
If 200 invited
All invited (8)
If 500 invited
All invited (8)
If 1000 invited
All invited (8)
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 |
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| June 26 | 85 | 2–2 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 464–464 | 85DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 85DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 8 | 1 | 477 | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) | All invited (8) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Surgeons (2535xx)
Ceiling
500
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
23
Remaining for 189
477
Spots left (FY)
464 – 464
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Points Summary
Highest
95
Lowest
65
Average
84
Across 7 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Orthopaedic Surgeon
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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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Still 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Orthopaedic Surgeon remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Orthopaedic Surgeon has been invited in 3 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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Orthopaedic Surgeon EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Orthopaedic Surgeon?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 15 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
85
At 85+ pts
4
Below Cutoff
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EOI Submission Trends
Jul 24 – Sep 26
Latest
15
MoM Change
+2 (15.4%)
Peak Month
Sep 26 (15)
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
15
Oldest Waiting
Oct 24
Total Invited
8
Invitation Trends
Nov 24 – Sep 26
Latest
1
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 24 (4)
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Orthopaedic Surgeon round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 3–5 | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 95 | — | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 189 | Federal | 95 | — | — | — |
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Orthopaedic Surgeon for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(50%)
30M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
2(67%)
30M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(100%)
30M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
1EOIs
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(100%)
30M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon visa grants
How many Orthopaedic Surgeon visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 1 skilled visas went to Orthopaedic Surgeon main applicants, the 578th most of 581 occupations. Most came through the independent points test (189: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | ||
100% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
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 | 189 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Planned place to live, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Orthopaedic Surgeon 189 grants compares with its usual share of all 189 grants.
- 1QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 2NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 3VICToo 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.
- 1United Kingdom33.3%
- 2Austria16.7%
- 3Brazil16.7%
- 4Iraq16.7%
- 5Switzerland16.7%
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 Orthopaedic Surgeon
What points do you need for Orthopaedic Surgeon subclass 189?
Orthopaedic Surgeon was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 85 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–95 points.
Is the Orthopaedic Surgeon subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Orthopaedic Surgeon has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Orthopaedic Surgeon (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Orthopaedic Surgeon was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 5 of 6, 85 points in 5 of 6, 80 points in 2 of 6, 75 points in 2 of 6, 70 points in 1 of 6. 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 Orthopaedic Surgeon?
For Orthopaedic Surgeon: subclass 491 was last invited at 95 points (22 August 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Orthopaedic Surgeon?
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 Orthopaedic Surgeon. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Orthopaedic Surgeon for 190/491?
Orthopaedic Surgeon 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 Orthopaedic Surgeon?
Around 475 subclass 189 places are projected for Orthopaedic Surgeon 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 often are Orthopaedic Surgeon 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 Orthopaedic Surgeon invited in 3 of them.
How many Orthopaedic Surgeon visas were granted in 2024-25?
1 main applicants: 1 through 189.
Related occupations
Surgeons 2535
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.