Pharmacy Technician

ANZSCO 311215STSOL

Subclass 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 18 May 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Pharmacy Technician (ANZSCO 311215) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 491 sits at 95 points (17 June 2025). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

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01

Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 190

Stable

85pts

18 May 2026

Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY

75–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

↑ Rising

95pts

17 June 2025

Unchanged · 9 rounds so far this FY

75–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool

Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.

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.

03

Check my score

Can I get invited for Pharmacy Technician with my points?

04

189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Pharmacy Technician in the next 189 round?

Calculate invitation predictions

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Pharmacy Technician if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

05

Cut-offs & capacity

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 22 data points

Points Summary

Highest

100

Lowest

75

Average

83

Across 22 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (85)

Key Insights for Pharmacy Technician

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Pharmacy Technician. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ℹ

    4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Pharmacy Technician has been included in 4 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

06

A profile of the invited

07

EOI data

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Pharmacy Technician?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

06/2026 snapshot · 6,574 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

70

At 85+ pts

1,502

Below Cutoff

5,071

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

6,574

MoM Change

+66 (1.0%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (6,574)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 06/2026 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

6,574

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

265

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

81

MoM Change

+1 (1.3%)

Peak Month

Jun 25 (122)

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Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190WACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰60000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰60000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 491NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491WACommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰60000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190WACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰60000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491WACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190ACTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190ACTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491WACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491WACommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰52000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491NTCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
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09

190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Pharmacy Technician for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

1,217EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

256(21%)

28M Trend

↑ 1816%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

VIC✓Eligible

1,055EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

231(22%)

28M Trend

↑ 1735%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

QLD?Unknown

505EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

115(23%)

28M Trend

↑ 1379%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

SA?Unknown

1,025EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

226(22%)

28M Trend

↑ 2247%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

WA?Unknown

1,568EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

391(25%)

28M Trend

↑ 2598%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

TAS?Unknown

465EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

99(21%)

28M Trend

↑ 2071%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

NT?Unknown

598EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

125(21%)

28M Trend

↑ 2448%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

ACT?Unknown

690EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

144(21%)

28M Trend

↑ 2214%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

10

Common questions

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Pharmacy Technician?

For Pharmacy Technician: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (18 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 95 points (17 June 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Pharmacy Technician?

For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Pharmacy Technician, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Pharmacy Technician for 190/491?

Pharmacy Technician has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Pharmacy Technician invitation rounds held?

Pharmacy Technician has had 4 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

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Last updated 30 June 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.