Software Tester

ANZSCO 261314STSOL

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

As of 16 January 2025, subclass 190 invitations for Software Tester (ANZSCO 261314) were issued at 95 points. Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

95pts

16 Jan 2025

Unchanged · 13 rounds so far this FY

75–95 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 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.

03

Check my score

Can I get invited for Software Tester with my points?

04

189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Software Tester in the next 189 round?

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Software Tester 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 · 16 data points

Points Summary

Highest

95

Lowest

75

Average

87

Across 16 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (95)

Key Insights for Software Tester

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Software Tester. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ℹ

    13 rounds so far in FY24-25. Software Tester has been included in 13 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

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A profile of the invited

07

EOI data

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Software Tester?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

06/2026 snapshot · 7,591 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 95+ pts

991

Below Cutoff

6,600

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

7,591

MoM Change

-142 (-1.8%)

Peak Month

Apr 26 (7,750)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 06/2026 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

7,591

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

88

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

57

MoM Change

+1 (1.8%)

Peak Month

Jun 25 (103)

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Round history

Round History

  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰120000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰120000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
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190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Software Tester for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

1,670EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

274(16%)

28M Trend

↑ 1357%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

VIC✓Eligible

1,226EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

126(10%)

28M Trend

↑ 1075%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

QLD?Unknown

555EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

68(12%)

28M Trend

↑ 831%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

SA?Unknown

1,401EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

142(10%)

28M Trend

↑ 1774%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

WA?Unknown

1,310EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

229(17%)

28M Trend

↑ 2251%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

TAS?Unknown

514EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

62(12%)

28M Trend

↑ 2906%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

NT?Unknown

466EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

55(12%)

28M Trend

↑ 2641%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

ACT?Unknown

1,045EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

106(10%)

28M Trend

↑ 1775%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Software Tester?

For Software Tester: subclass 190 was last invited at 95 points (16 January 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Software Tester?

For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Software Tester, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Software Tester for 190/491?

Software Tester has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Software Tester invitation rounds held?

Software Tester has had 13 invitation rounds so far in FY24-25.

Related occupations

Software and Applications Programmers 2613

Last updated 30 June 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.