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85- Est. Invitations
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Paediatric Surgeon
Assessed by MedBA
ANZSCO 253516MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 21 August 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Paediatric Surgeon (ANZSCO 253516) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 491 sits at 75 points (22 August 2022).
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Latest Paediatric Surgeon invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
85pts
21 Aug 2025 · ~53 invited
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
75pts
22 Aug 2022 · ~8 invited
1 round so far this FY
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimated500est. ceiling477est. 189 places
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 500 ceiling, 477 remaining · How we estimate
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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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
— Steadynot invited this round
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
1 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 1 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
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1this FY
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— Steady · invites per round
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Is 85 points enough for Paediatric Surgeon?
Can I get invited for Paediatric Surgeon with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Paediatric Surgeon in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026ALL eligible projected to be invited · any DOEthis group 20 invitationsGet your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Paediatric Surgeon if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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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 · 2 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 2 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 (85)
Key Insights for Paediatric 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, Paediatric Surgeon remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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1 round so far in FY25-26. Paediatric Surgeon 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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Paediatric Surgeon EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Paediatric Surgeon?
EOI Submission Trends
Jul 25 – Jul 25
Latest
2
MoM Change
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Peak Month
Jul 25 (2)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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
0
Oldest Waiting
Jul 25
Total Invited
2
Invitation Trends
Aug 25 – Nov 25
Latest
2
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Aug 25 (2)
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Paediatric Surgeon round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 75 | ~8Est. | — | — |
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Paediatric Surgeon 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Paediatric Surgeon for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
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Common questions about Paediatric Surgeon
What points do you need for Paediatric Surgeon subclass 189?
As of 21 August 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Paediatric Surgeon were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 85–85 over the last 1 rounds.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Paediatric Surgeon?
For Paediatric Surgeon: subclass 491 was last invited at 75 points (22 August 2022).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Paediatric 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 Paediatric Surgeon. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Paediatric Surgeon for 190/491?
Paediatric Surgeon has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. 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 Paediatric Surgeon?
Around 477 subclass 189 places are projected for Paediatric 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 Paediatric Surgeon invitation rounds held?
Paediatric Surgeon has received invitations in 1 rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 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.