Pharmacy Technician

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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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Latest Pharmacy Technician invitation rounds & points

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 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.

03

Is my points score enough for Pharmacy Technician?

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.

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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

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (85)

Key Insights for Pharmacy Technician

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Pharmacy Technician 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.

  • ℹ

    4 rounds so far in FY25-26. Pharmacy Technician 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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Pharmacy Technician EOI queue & points distribution

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

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 6,273 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

70

At 85+ pts

1,535

Below Cutoff

4,737

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

6,273

MoM Change

-202 (-3.1%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (6,574)

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.

SkillSelect ↗
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In Queue

6,273

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

268

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

55

MoM Change

-10 (-15.4%)

Peak Month

Jun 25 (122)

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Pharmacy Technician 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
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
09

Pharmacy Technician 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✓Listed

1,167EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

262(22%)

30M Trend

↑ 1748%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

978EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

223(23%)

30M Trend

↑ 1600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD?Unknown

492EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

122(25%)

30M Trend

↑ 1341%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

SA?Unknown

975EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

224(23%)

30M Trend

↑ 2142%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

1,488EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

401(27%)

30M Trend

↑ 2488%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

445EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

113(25%)

30M Trend

↑ 2005%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

533EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

120(23%)

30M Trend

↑ 2178%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

663EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

148(22%)

30M Trend

↑ 2134%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Pharmacy Technician

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?

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 Pharmacy Technician. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, 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 received invitations in 4 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

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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.