Speech Pathologist

ANZSCO 252712MLTSSL

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

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Speech Pathologist (ANZSCO 252712) were issued at 75 points. Subclass 190 sits at 80 points (12 March 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (13 November 2025). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

Stable

75pts

4 June 2026 · ~39 invited

Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY

75–85 pts over last 6 rounds

Subclass 190

Easing

80pts

12 Mar 2026

Unchanged · 6 rounds so far this FY

70–85 pts over last 6 rounds

Subclass 491

Rising

85pts

13 Nov 2025 · ~1 invited

Up from 65 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 6 rounds

See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2025-26 official — FY2026-27 pending

Subclass 189 wait estimates · June 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
7
Ahead
about 1 month
5/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
5
Ahead
about 1 month
6/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
1
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 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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How this occupation ranks

189

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY

#46
of 196 occupations invited
Top 23% Rising
#46
This occupation · most invited →least invited

260 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 5 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

77
last FY
183
this FY
▲ +138%

Round to round · last 2 FY

34
43
57
34
92

Rising · invites per round

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Check my score

Can I get invited for Speech Pathologist with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Speech Pathologist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

75DOE ≤ Nov 25

If 20 invited

75DOE ≤ Feb 26

If 50 invited

75DOE ≤ June 26

If 100 invited

65DOE ≤ May 26

If 200 invited

All invited (116)

If 500 invited

All invited (116)

If 1000 invited

All invited (116)

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 267548572934799275178770DOE ≤ June 2665DOE ≤ Feb 261165299475DOE ≤ Nov 2575DOE ≤ Feb 2675DOE ≤ June 2665DOE ≤ May 26All invited (116)All invited (116)All invited (116)
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 1

2025-26 · Audiologists and Speech Pathologists (2527xx)

Ceiling

1,061

4.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

67

Remaining for 189

994

Spots left (FY)

751787

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 29 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 20 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 (75)

Key Insights for Speech Pathologist

  • Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.

  • Still 10 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Speech Pathologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • 11 rounds so far in FY25-26. Speech Pathologist has been included in 11 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

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Speech Pathologist?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

06/2026 snapshot · 285 submitted EOIs in queue

Peak Points

75

At 75+ pts

188

Below Cutoff

97

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

285

MoM Change

-79 (-21.7%)

Peak Month

May 26 (364)

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.

In Queue

285

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

477

Likely

~12 mo ~ ~13 mo

Jul 2027~12 mo
Aug 2027Likely
Sep 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 – Jun 26

Latest

217

MoM Change

+111 (104.7%)

Peak Month

Jun 26 (217)

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Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    7992
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 190QLDCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    2934
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    4857
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    2743
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    2834
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    810
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~32Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~28Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~136Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~45Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ~47Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 491Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~4Est.
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Speech Pathologist for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSWEligible

66EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff75

30(45%)

28M Trend

1800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

VICEligible

76EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff75

52(68%)

28M Trend

688%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

QLDEligible

41EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff75

28(68%)

28M Trend

560%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

SA?Unknown

14EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff75

8(57%)

28M Trend

800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

WA?Unknown

40EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff75

27(68%)

28M Trend

700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

TAS?Unknown

2EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff75

2(100%)

28M Trend

100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

NT?Unknown

3EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff75

2(67%)

28M Trend

0%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

ACT?Unknown

5EOIs

28M Trend

0%

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What points do you need for Speech Pathologist subclass 189?

As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Speech Pathologist were issued at 75 points, with recent rounds ranging 75–85 over the last 6 rounds.

Is the Speech Pathologist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Speech Pathologist has held steady across recent rounds.

Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Speech Pathologist (subclass 189)?

In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Speech Pathologist, the cut-off ranged 75–85 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. At 70 points or below, none of the last 6 rounds would have been met. 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 Speech Pathologist?

For Speech Pathologist: subclass 190 was last invited at 80 points (12 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (13 November 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Speech Pathologist?

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 Speech Pathologist, 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 Speech Pathologist for 190/491?

Speech Pathologist 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 Speech Pathologist?

An estimated 751–787 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Speech Pathologist, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.

How long is the wait for Speech Pathologist at 80 points (subclass 189)?

At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Speech Pathologist is about 1 month, based on the June 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Speech Pathologist at 85 points (subclass 189)?

At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Speech Pathologist is about 1 month, based on the June 2026 EOI pool.

How long is the wait for Speech Pathologist at 90 points (subclass 189)?

At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Speech Pathologist is less than a month, based on the June 2026 EOI pool.

How often are Speech Pathologist invitation rounds held?

Speech Pathologist has had 11 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Audiologists and Speech Pathologists 2527

Last updated 30 June 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.