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Science Technicians nec
As at September 2026, Science Technicians nec (ANZSCO 311499) has 152 EOIs in the subclass 190 pool and 187 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 75 points (6 November 2025) and 491 at 90 points (13 November 2024). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Science Technicians nec invitation rounds & points
Subclass 190
Stable75pts
6 Nov 2025
Down from 95 · 1 round so far this FY
75–95 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
90pts
13 Nov 2024
1 round so far this FY
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 Science Technicians nec?
Can I get invited for Science Technicians nec with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Science Technicians nec in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Science Technicians nec 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 · 4 data points
Points Summary
Highest
95
Lowest
75
Average
89
Across 4 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (75)
Key Insights for Science Technicians nec
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Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from -Infinity to Infinity over the past 0 rounds — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.
- ℹ
1 round so far in FY25-26. Science Technicians nec has been invited in 1 invitation round 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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Science Technicians nec EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Science Technicians nec?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 339 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 75+ pts
189
Below Cutoff
150
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
339
MoM Change
+16 (5.0%)
Peak Month
May 26 (350)
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
339
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
22
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – Sep 26
Latest
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MoM Change
+1 (8.3%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (18)
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Science Technicians nec round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 31 Jan 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Jan 2025 | 190 | SACommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore |
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Science Technicians nec 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Science Technicians nec for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
60EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
37(62%)
31M Trend
↑ 567%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
86EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
54(63%)
31M Trend
↑ 1580%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
31EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
13(42%)
31M Trend
↑ 2900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
78EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
41(53%)
31M Trend
↑ 3350%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
61EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
33(54%)
31M Trend
↑ 1900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
36EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
12(33%)
31M Trend
↑ 1500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
22EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
8(36%)
31M Trend
↑ 2000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
54EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
29(54%)
31M Trend
↑ 1633%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Science Technicians nec visa grants
How many Science Technicians nec visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 9 skilled visas went to Science Technicians nec main applicants, the 328th most of 581 occupations. Most came through state nomination (190: 6) and regional state nomination (491: 2).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | ||
67% | 6 | — | |
22% | 2 | — | |
11% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— 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 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Science Technicians nec 190 grants compares with its usual share of all 190 grants.
- 1QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 2TASToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 3ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo 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.
- 1India20.8%
- 2Pakistan16.7%
- 3Philippines8.3%
- 4Malaysia8.3%
- 5United States8.3%
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 Science Technicians nec
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Science Technicians nec?
For Science Technicians nec: subclass 190 was last invited at 75 points (6 November 2025). subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (13 November 2024).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Science Technicians nec?
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 Science Technicians nec. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Science Technicians nec for 190/491?
Science Technicians nec has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Science Technicians nec 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 Science Technicians nec invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (TAS; 75–75 points).
How many Science Technicians nec visas were granted in 2024-25?
9 main applicants: 6 through 190, 2 through 491 and 1 through 186.
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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.