491SACommunity
80- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰57000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Pathology Collector
As at September 2026, Pathology Collector (ANZSCO 311216) has 25 EOIs in the subclass 491 pool. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 80 points (2 February 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Pathology Collector invitation rounds & points
Subclass 491
↑ Rising80pts
2 Feb 2026
Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY
75–80 pts over last 6 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 Pathology Collector?
Can I get invited for Pathology Collector with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Pathology Collector in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Pathology Collector 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 · 6 data points
Points Summary
Highest
80
Lowest
75
Average
78
Across 6 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (80)
Key Insights for Pathology Collector
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Pathology Collector 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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4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Pathology Collector has been invited in 4 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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Pathology Collector EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Pathology Collector?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 25 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
85
At 80+ pts
17
Below Cutoff
8
EOI Submission Trends
Apr 24 – Sep 26
Latest
25
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Oct 25 (38)
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
25
Oldest Waiting
Nov 24
Total Invited
11
Invitation Trends
Apr 24 – Jul 26
Latest
1
MoM Change
-1 (-50.0%)
Peak Month
Feb 25 (6)
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Pathology Collector round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 80 | — | 💰57000 | onshore | |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 30 Sep 2025 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 80 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 80 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 6 Feb 2025 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 75 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 491 | ACTCommunity | 75 | — | 💰60000 | onshore |
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- 491SACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491ACTCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491ACTCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491ACTCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491ACTCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
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Pathology Collector 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Pathology Collector for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
2(100%)
30M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(50%)
30M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
4(80%)
30M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
3(75%)
30M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
1(100%)
30M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
5(83%)
30M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (30M)
Invited & Lodged (30M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Pathology Collector visa grants
How many Pathology Collector visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 6 skilled visas went to Pathology Collector main applicants, the 367th most of 581 occupations. Most came through regional state nomination (491: 6).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | ||
100% | 6 | — | |
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 | 491 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016-17 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Pathology Collector 491 grants compares with its usual share of all 491 grants.
- 1ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 2WAToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 3SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7TASToo 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.
- 1India29.4%
- 2Brazil11.8%
- 3Colombia11.8%
- 4Bangladesh11.8%
- 5Nepal11.8%
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 Pathology Collector
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Pathology Collector?
For Pathology Collector: subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (2 February 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Pathology Collector?
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 Pathology Collector. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Pathology Collector for 190/491?
Pathology Collector 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 Pathology Collector 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 Pathology Collector invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 3 round dates (ACT, SA; 80–80 points).
How many Pathology Collector visas were granted in 2024-25?
6 main applicants: 6 through 491.
Related occupations
This unit group 3112
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.