189Federal
65- Est. Invitations
- ~3Est.
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Stonemason
ANZSCO 331112MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Stonemason (ANZSCO 331112) were issued at 65 points. Subclass 190 sits at 65 points (1 February 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
Stable65pts
4 June 2026 · ~3 invited
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
65–70 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
65pts
1 Feb 2026
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
186conservative (floor)218anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 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.
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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
15 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 4 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
1last FY
14this FY
▲ +1300%Round to round · last 2 FY
1
7
5
2
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Stonemason with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Stonemason in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Stonemason if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
All invited (5)
If 20 invited
All invited (5)
If 50 invited
All invited (5)
If 100 invited
All invited (5)
If 200 invited
All invited (5)
If 500 invited
All invited (5)
If 1000 invited
All invited (5)
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 | 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 |
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| June 26 | 65 | 6–7 | 4–5 | 186–218 | 65DOE ≤ June 26 | All invited (5) | 5 | 4 | 399 | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) | All invited (5) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Bricklayers and Stonemasons (3311xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
101
Remaining for 189
399
Spots left (FY)
186 – 218
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 5 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 (65)
Key Insights for Stonemason
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
- ✓
At or near the legal minimum. This occupation is currently achievable at the lowest possible points threshold, making it an excellent opportunity for eligible applicants.
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5 rounds so far in FY25-26. Stonemason has been included in 5 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 Stonemason?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 25 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 65+ pts
20
Below Cutoff
5
EOI Submission Trends
Mar 24 – May 26
Latest
25
MoM Change
+6 (31.6%)
Peak Month
Jul 25 (31)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 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
25
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
24
Likelyⓘ
~1 mo ~ ~1 mo
Jul 2026~1 mo
Jul 2026Likely
Jul 2026~1 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
May 24 – May 26
Latest
10
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (16)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~3Est. | — | — | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 65 | — | — | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 4–5 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 6–7 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 70 | 1–1 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 65 | 2–2 | — | — |
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- N/AWAOfficial65
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- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
- offshore
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- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- 4–5
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- 6–7
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal70
- Est. Invitations
- 1–1
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- 2–2
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Stonemason for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
8EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
6(75%)
27M Trend
↑ 600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
11EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
5(45%)
27M Trend
↑ 600%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
4EOIs
Building & Construction
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
3(75%)
27M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
1(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
14EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
Above Cutoff ≥65
10(71%)
27M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Stonemason subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Stonemason were issued at 65 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–70 over the last 5 rounds.
Is the Stonemason subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Stonemason has held steady across recent rounds.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Stonemason (subclass 189)?
In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds for Stonemason, the cut-off ranged 65–70 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 5 of 5, 90 points in 5 of 5, 85 points in 5 of 5, 80 points in 5 of 5, 75 points in 5 of 5, 70 points in 5 of 5. 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 Stonemason?
For Stonemason: subclass 190 was last invited at 65 points (1 February 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Stonemason?
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 Stonemason, 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 Stonemason for 190/491?
Stonemason 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 Stonemason?
An estimated 186–218 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Stonemason, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Stonemason invitation rounds held?
Stonemason has had 5 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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Last updated 4 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.