Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

Assessed by ANMAC

ANZSCO 254412MLTSSL

Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (ANZSCO 254412) were issued at 75 points. Subclass 190 sits at 70 points (1 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 80 points (13 November 2025). Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.

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Latest Registered Nurse (Aged Care) invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

↓ Easing

75pts

4 June 2026 · ~60 invited

Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY

70–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

↓ Easing

70pts

1 May 2026

Down from 75 · 12 rounds so far this FY

70–90 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

↑ Rising

80pts

13 Nov 2025 · ~2 invited

Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

14,528est. ceiling10,990est. 189 places

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 13,929 ceiling, 10,390 remaining · How we estimate

Subclass 189 wait estimates · August 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
219
Ahead
about 9 months
5/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
42
Ahead
about 3 months
6/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
5
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off

These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.

"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.

Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.

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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How this occupation ranks

189

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY

#9
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Top 4%▲ Rising
#9
This occupation · most invited →least invited

1,269 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 5 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

266
last FY
1,003
this FY
▲ +277%

Round to round · last 2 FY

89
177
283
429
291

▲ Rising · invites per round

Compare on the movers board
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Is 70–85 points enough for Registered Nurse (Aged Care)?

Can I get invited for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) in the next 189 round?

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026projected cutoff 75 pts · DOE 16 Dec 2025 – 30 Jan 2026this group 2,047–2,338 invitationsthis occupation est. 258–294Get your verdict →

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

85DOE ≤ Mar 26

If 20 invited

85DOE ≤ May 26

If 50 invited

80DOE ≤ Jan 26

If 100 invited

80DOE ≤ June 26

If 200 invited

80DOE ≤ Aug 26

If 500 invited

75DOE ≤ May 26

If 1000 invited

70DOE ≤ Apr 26

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25June 26Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
June 2675240–283365–429250–2912,899–3,99375DOE ≤ Nov 2575DOE ≤ Jan 261,83779710,39085DOE ≤ Mar 2685DOE ≤ May 2680DOE ≤ Jan 2680DOE ≤ June 2680DOE ≤ Aug 2675DOE ≤ May 2670DOE ≤ Apr 26
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 1

2025-26 · Registered Nurses (2544xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

13,929

4.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

3,539

Remaining for 189

10,390

Spots left (FY)

2,899 – 3,993

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 44 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 22 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (75)

Key Insights for Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

  • ↓

    Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from 80 to 75 over the past 3 rounds — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.

  • ⚠

    Still 10 points above the EOI minimum. Despite easing, Registered Nurse (Aged Care) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    17 rounds so far in FY25-26. Registered Nurse (Aged Care) has been invited in 17 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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Registered Nurse (Aged Care) EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Registered Nurse (Aged Care)?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 5,475 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

75

At 75+ pts

3,366

Below Cutoff

2,105

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

5,475

MoM Change

+427 (8.5%)

Peak Month

Aug 26 (5,475)

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 ↗
≥

In Queue

5,475

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

2,223

Likelyⓘ

~13 mo ~ ~14 mo

Oct 2027~13 mo
Nov 2027Likely
Nov 2027~14 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 – Aug 26

Latest

217

MoM Change

-454 (-67.7%)

Peak Month

Nov 25 (960)

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Registered Nurse (Aged Care) round history

Round History

Source:
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    250–291
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰99500
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    365–429
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰80000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    240–283
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰70000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    111–177
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190WACommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    73–89
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    7–9
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~50Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~44Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~210Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~5Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~70Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~73Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~6Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Registered Nurse (Aged Care) for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

1,305EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

953(73%)

30M Trend

↑ 3303%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

743EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

462(62%)

30M Trend

↑ 2407%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD✓Listed

681EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

421(62%)

30M Trend

↑ 9057%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

389EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

224(58%)

30M Trend

↑ 3218%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

715EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

503(70%)

30M Trend

↑ 4473%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

215EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

109(51%)

30M Trend

↑ 10000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

133EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

60(45%)

30M Trend

↑ 12700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

177EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥75

96(54%)

30M Trend

↑ 5800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

What points do you need for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) subclass 189?

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) were issued at 75 points, with recent rounds ranging 70–85 over the last 6 rounds.

Is the Registered Nurse (Aged Care) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) has been trending downward across recent rounds — though that doesn't guarantee future rounds will be easier.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (subclass 189)?

In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Registered Nurse (Aged Care), the cut-off ranged 70–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 6 of 6, 80 points in 5 of 6, 75 points in 4 of 6, 70 points in 1 of 6. Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.

Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Registered Nurse (Aged Care)?

For Registered Nurse (Aged Care): subclass 190 was last invited at 70 points (1 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (13 November 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Registered Nurse (Aged Care)?

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 Registered Nurse (Aged Care). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Registered Nurse (Aged Care) for 190/491?

Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 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 FY2026-27 for Registered Nurse (Aged Care)?

Around 10990 subclass 189 places are projected for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.

How long is the wait for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) at 80 points (subclass 189)?

At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) is about 9 months, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) at 85 points (subclass 189)?

At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) is about 3 months, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) at 90 points (subclass 189)?

At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) is less than a month, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) at 95 points (subclass 189)?

At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Registered Nurse (Aged Care) is less than a month, based on the August 2026 EOI pool.

How often are Registered Nurse (Aged Care) invitation rounds held?

Registered Nurse (Aged Care) has received invitations in 17 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Registered Nurses 2544

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:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated

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.