189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
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Sonographer
As at September 2026, Sonographer (ANZSCO 251214) has 16 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (1 at 85+ points), 23 in 190 and 11 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 85 points (8 August 2024) and 491 at 70 points (25 May 2023). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest Sonographer invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
4 June 2026 · ~1 invited
Up from 75 · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
85pts
8 Aug 2024
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
70pts
25 May 2023
Down from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY
70–80 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 4 occupations in Medical Imaging Professionals, not just Sonographer
1,189est. ceiling1,146est. 189 places1,025–1,042est. left after 15 Oct
9–11%
43 to 186 / 190 / 491~104–121 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 75 pts
Who shares these places · 4 occupationsSonographer used ~5–8
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 75 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonographer251214THIS | 5–8 | 8 | 16 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer251211 | 83–97 | 97 | 188 |
| Medical Radiation Therapist251212 | 16 | 16 | 22 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist251213 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2512 total | 104–121 | 121 | 228 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 896 ceiling, 847 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Sonographer shares unit group 2512's 189 places with 3 other occupations — these waits count Sonographer invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
2
Ahead
about 8 months
5/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
1
Ahead
about 6 months
6/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
1
Ahead
about 6 months
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
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Rising
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited
63 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
9last FY
54this FY
▲ +500%Round to round · last 2 FY
4
5
25
27
2
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 65–85 points enough for Sonographer?
Can I get invited for Sonographer with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Sonographer in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 85 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 7–10 invitationsthis occupation est. 1Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Sonographer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
70DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 20 invited
All invited (16)
If 50 invited
All invited (16)
If 100 invited
All invited (16)
If 200 invited
All invited (16)
If 500 invited
All invited (16)
If 1000 invited
All invited (16)
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 | June 26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 85 | 21–25 | 23–27 | 2–2 | 632–663 | 80DOE ≤ July 26 | 80DOE ≤ July 26 | 16 | 1 | 847 | 70DOE ≤ Apr 26 | All invited (16) | All invited (16) | All invited (16) | All invited (16) | All invited (16) | All invited (16) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Medical Imaging Professionals (2512xx)
Ceiling
896
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
49
Remaining for 189
847
Spots left (FY)
632 – 663
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 13 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 12 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 (85)
Key Insights for Sonographer
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Sonographer 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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Still 20 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Sonographer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Sonographer has been invited in 3 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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Sonographer EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Sonographer?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 50 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 85+ pts
15
Below Cutoff
35
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
50
MoM Change
+7 (16.3%)
Peak Month
Jul 25 (90)
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.
≥
In Queue
50
Oldest Waiting
Oct 24
Total Invited
51
Likelyⓘ
~9 mo ~ ~9 mo
Jul 2027~9 mo
Jul 2027Likely
Jul 2027~9 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 – Sep 26
Latest
2
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (29)
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Sonographer round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 23–27 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 21–25 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 3–5 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 3–4 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 190 | ACTCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — |
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Sonographer 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Sonographer for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
12EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
3(25%)
31M Trend
↑ 900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
8EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
4(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
31M Trend
↓ 33%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
2(40%)
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
9EOIs
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
4(44%)
31M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
1EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(100%)
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1(50%)
31M Trend
→ 0%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Sonographer visa grants
How many Sonographer visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 13 skilled visas went to Sonographer main applicants, the 290th most of 581 occupations. Most came through the independent points test (189: 5) and employer sponsorship (186: 4).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | ||
38% | 5 | — | |
31% | 4 | — | |
31% | 4 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
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 | 189 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Planned place to live, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Sonographer 189 grants compares with its usual share of all 189 grants.
- 1NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 2QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 3NTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8ACTToo 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.
- 1South Africa26.3%
- 2United Kingdom13.2%
- 3Ireland10.5%
- 4Malaysia10.5%
- 5Iran5.3%
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 Sonographer
What points do you need for Sonographer subclass 189?
Sonographer was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 85 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–85 points.
Is the Sonographer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Sonographer has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Sonographer (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Sonographer was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 65–85 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 3 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 Sonographer?
For Sonographer: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (8 August 2024). subclass 491 was last invited at 70 points (25 May 2023).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Sonographer?
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 Sonographer. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Sonographer for 190/491?
Sonographer has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. 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 Sonographer?
Around 1146 subclass 189 places are projected for Sonographer 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 Sonographer at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Sonographer is about 8 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Sonographer at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Sonographer is about 6 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Sonographer at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Sonographer is about 6 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Sonographer 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 Sonographer invited in 3 of them. State nominations in FY2024-25: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (ACT; 85–85 points).
How many Sonographer visas were granted in 2024-25?
13 main applicants: 5 through 189, 4 through 186 and 4 through 190.
Related occupations
Medical Imaging Professionals 2512
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:OfficialEstimatedCommunity-reported
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.