190WACommunity
85- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Pharmacy Technician
As at September 2026, Pharmacy Technician (ANZSCO 311215) has 2,399 EOIs in the subclass 190 pool and 3,694 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 85 points (18 May 2026) and 491 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
Stable85pts
18 May 2026
Up from 75 · 5 rounds so far this FY
75–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
↑ Rising95pts
17 June 2025
Unchanged · 9 rounds so far this FY
75–100 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 Pharmacy Technician?
Can I get invited for Pharmacy Technician with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Pharmacy Technician in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee 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 · 23 data points
Points Summary
Highest
100
Lowest
75
Average
83
Across 23 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Pharmacy Technician
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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.
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5 rounds so far in FY25-26. Pharmacy Technician has been invited in 5 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)
09/2026 snapshot · 6,093 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 85+ pts
1,502
Below Cutoff
4,589
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
6,093
MoM Change
-180 (-2.9%)
Peak Month
Jun 26 (6,574)
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
6,093
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
267
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
61
MoM Change
+6 (10.9%)
Peak Month
Jun 25 (122)
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Pharmacy Technician round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 190 | WACommunity | 85 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 190 | ACTCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 190 | WACommunity | 85 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 5 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 75 | — | — | onshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 75 | — | — | in_state | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 491 | WACommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 190 | WACommunity | 80 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Feb 2025 | 190 | WACommunity | 80 | — | 💰60000 | onshore | |
| 13 Dec 2024 | 190 | WACommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Dec 2024 | 491 | WACommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 190 | ACTCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 28 Nov 2024 | 190 | ACTCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 20 Nov 2024 | 491 | WACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 20 Nov 2024 | 190 | WACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 17 Oct 2024 | 491 | WACommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 11 Sep 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 80 | — | 💰52000 | onshore | |
| 4 Sep 2024 | 491 | NTCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 23 Jul 2024 | 190 | TASCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 9 Jan 2024 | 190 | WACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore |
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- 190ACTCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190WACommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - N/AWAOfficial75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - N/AWAOfficial75
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- in_state
·· - 491NSWCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491NSWCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491WACommunity100
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190WACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190WACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰60000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190WACommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491WACommunity75
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190ACTCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190ACTCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
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- offshore
·· - 491WACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
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- onshore
·· - 190WACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491WACommunity90
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491VICCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰52000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 491NTCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190TASCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
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·· - 190WACommunity80
- Est. Invitations
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- 💰-
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- onshore
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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
1,147EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
261(23%)
31M Trend
↑ 1716%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
950EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
216(23%)
31M Trend
↑ 1551%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
460EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
110(24%)
31M Trend
↑ 1250%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
946EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
217(23%)
31M Trend
↑ 2072%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,475EOIs
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
399(27%)
31M Trend
↑ 2470%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
429EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
109(25%)
31M Trend
↑ 1929%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
505EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
115(23%)
31M Trend
↑ 2061%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
658EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
149(23%)
31M Trend
↑ 2117%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Pharmacy Technician visa grants
How many Pharmacy Technician visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 74 skilled visas went to Pharmacy Technician main applicants, the 130th most of 581 occupations. Most came through regional state nomination (491: 37) and state nomination (190: 26).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | −27% | ||
50% | 37 | −29% | |
35% | 26 | −43% | |
11% | 8 | — | |
4% | 3 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 7 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 19 in 2018-19). — 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 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2016-17 | 58 | 6 | 34 | 12 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 21 | 6 | 19 | 3 |
| 2019-20 | 45 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 6 |
| 2020-21 | 20 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 55 | 0 | 38 | 16 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 85 | 1 | 49 | 34 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | 101 | 2 | 46 | 52 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 8 | 26 | 37 | 3 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Pharmacy Technician 491 grants compares with its usual share of all 491 grants.
- 1WAMore than usual65% · usually 11%24
- 2ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare6
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 4TASToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 5NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 6NTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 7QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8SAToo 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.
- 1India51.5%
- 2Philippines8.1%
- 3Nepal7.7%
- 4Pakistan6.2%
- 5Nigeria4.2%
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 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, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Pharmacy Technician 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 Pharmacy Technician invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 5 round dates and subclass 491 on none (ACT, WA; 75–85 points).
How many Pharmacy Technician visas were granted in 2024-25?
74 main applicants: 37 through 491, 26 through 190, 8 through 186 and 3 through 494.
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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.