190QLDCommunity
85- Est. Invitations
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Phychologist (nec)
ANZSCO 272399MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Phychologist (nec) (ANZSCO 272399) were issued at 75 points. Subclass 190 sits at 85 points (21 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (30 April 2026). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising75pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~30 invited
Down from 85 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
↑ Rising85pts
21 May 2026
Up from 80 · 5 rounds so far this FY
70–90 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
Stable85pts
30 Apr 2026
Up from 65 · 1 round so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
890conservative (floor)905anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
78
Ahead
about 1 month
85
Points
37
Ahead
less than a month
90
Points
8
Ahead
less than a month
95
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
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.
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Check my score
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189 Invitation Predictions
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Phychologist (nec) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
85DOE ≤ July 24
If 20 invited
85DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 50 invited
80DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 100 invited
75DOE ≤ Feb 26
If 200 invited
60DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 500 invited
All invited (214)
If 1000 invited
All invited (214)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| Nov 25 | 75 | 19–22 | 56–66 | 890–905 | 80DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 80DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 214 | 124 | 992 | 85DOE ≤ July 24 | 85DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 80DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 75DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 60DOE ≤ Mar 26 | All invited (214) | All invited (214) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 2
2025-26 · Psychologists (2723xx)
Ceiling
1,056
2.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
64
Remaining for 189
992
Spots left (FY)
890 – 905
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 25 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 17 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Phychologist (nec)
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Phychologist (nec). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 10 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Phychologist (nec) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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8 rounds so far in FY25-26. Phychologist (nec) has been included in 8 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
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A profile of the invited
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EOI data
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 643 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
221
Below Cutoff
422
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
643
MoM Change
-1 (-0.2%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (644)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 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
643
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
404
Likelyⓘ
~7 mo ~ ~7 mo
Jan 2027~7 mo
Jan 2027Likely
Jan 2027~7 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
117
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (133)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 21 May 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 80 | — | — | onshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 90 | — | — | in_state | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 56–66 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 19–22 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 20–37 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 11 Sep 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 25–32 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 13–16 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~25Est. | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~22Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~104Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~35Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~36Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~3Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | ~1Est. | — | — |
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- 491NSWCommunity85
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·· - N/AWAOfficial80
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·· - N/AWAOfficial90
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·· - 190QLDCommunity70
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·· - 189Federal75
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- 56–66
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·· - 189FederalCommunity80
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·· - 189FederalCommunity80
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·· - 190NSWCommunity90
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·· - 189Federal85
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- 19–22
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·· - 189FederalCommunity85
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·· - 189FederalCommunity85
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·· - 189FederalCommunity85
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·· - 189Federal75
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- 20–37
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·· - 189FederalCommunity75
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·· - 190VICCommunity70
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·· - 189Federal80
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- 25–32
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·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 13–16
- Salary
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·· - 189FederalCommunity85
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~25Est.
- Salary
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·· - 491Federal65
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·· - 189Federal65
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- ~22Est.
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~104Est.
- Salary
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·· - 491Federal65
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·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~2Est.
- Salary
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~35Est.
- Salary
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·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
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·· - 189Federal65
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- ~36Est.
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·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~3Est.
- Salary
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·· - 491Federal80
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
152EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
58(38%)
27M Trend
↑ 3000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
153EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
62(41%)
27M Trend
↑ 1538%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
92EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
33(36%)
27M Trend
↑ 1625%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
66EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
22(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 1375%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
87EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
32(37%)
27M Trend
↑ 3750%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
40EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
14(35%)
27M Trend
↑ 3400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
22EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
6(27%)
27M Trend
↑ 1700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
36EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
12(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 3100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Phychologist (nec) subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Phychologist (nec) were issued at 75 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–85 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Phychologist (nec) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Phychologist (nec) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Phychologist (nec)?
For Phychologist (nec): subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (21 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (30 April 2026).
Which states nominate Phychologist (nec) for 190/491?
Phychologist (nec) 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 FY25-26 for Phychologist (nec)?
An estimated 890–905 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Phychologist (nec), based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Phychologist (nec) at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Phychologist (nec) is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Phychologist (nec) at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Phychologist (nec) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Phychologist (nec) at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Phychologist (nec) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Phychologist (nec) at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Phychologist (nec) is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Phychologist (nec) invitation rounds held?
Phychologist (nec) has had 8 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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