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Structural Engineer

ANZSCO 233214MLTSSLAssessed by Engineers Australia

As at September 2026, Structural Engineer (ANZSCO 233214) has 728 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (160 at 85+ points), 1,479 in 190 and 1,237 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 70 points on 7 November 2024; none in the 3 federal rounds since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 90 points (16 September 2026) and 491 at 85 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.

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#42 of 196 occupationstop 21% · last 2 FY▼down 100% vs last FYnot invited this round→ movers board
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Latest Structural Engineer invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

Stable

70pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~20 invited

Down from 75 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–85 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

90pts

16 Sept 2026

Unchanged · 1 round so far this FY

80–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

85pts

8 Dec 2022

1 round so far this FY

→ See full round history

189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

Shared by all 5 occupations in Civil Engineering Professionals, not just Structural Engineer

806est. ceiling0est. 189 places

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806 to 186 / 190 / 491~0 invited by 189open
Who shares these places · 5 occupationsStructural Engineer used ~0
OccupationEst. invited this FYIn pool
Structural Engineer233214THIS0716
Civil Engineer23321108,603
Quantity Surveyor23321301,061
Geotechnical Engineer2332120253
Transport Engineer2332150202
2332 total010,835

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 745 ceiling, 0 remaining · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026 · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →

Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
267
Ahead
3/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
160
Ahead
5/5
Met the cut-off
90
Points
70
Ahead
5/5
Met the cut-off
95
Points
15
Ahead
5/5
Met the cut-off

Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 7 November 2024, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.

"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 5 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

#42
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Top 21%▼ Fallingnot invited this round
⋯
#42
This occupation · most invited →least invited

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

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

296
last FY
0
this FY
▼ −100%

Round to round · last 2 FY

151
145

▼ Falling · invites per round

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Is 65–85 points enough for Structural Engineer?

Can I get invited for Structural Engineer with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026Model projects 0 remaining 189 places this year — see 190/491 state nomination optionsGet your verdict →

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

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

95DOE ≤ July 26

If 20 invited

90DOE ≤ Jan 25

If 50 invited

90DOE ≤ Apr 26

If 100 invited

85DOE ≤ Dec 25

If 200 invited

80DOE ≤ Nov 25

If 500 invited

70DOE ≤ June 26

If 1000 invited

All invited (716)

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
Nov 2470——————716535095DOE ≤ July 2690DOE ≤ Jan 2590DOE ≤ Apr 2685DOE ≤ Dec 2580DOE ≤ Nov 2570DOE ≤ June 26All invited (716)
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Civil Engineering Professionals (2332xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

745

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

2,013

Exceeds ceiling

Remaining for 189

Exhausted

Spots left (FY)

0

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 15 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 6 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 (90)

Key Insights for Structural Engineer

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Structural Engineer 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.

  • ⚠

    Still 5 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, Structural Engineer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 70 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY26-27. Structural Engineer 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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Structural Engineer EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Structural Engineer?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

09/2026 snapshot · 3,444 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 90+ pts

678

Below Cutoff

2,766

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Sep 26

Latest

3,444

MoM Change

+33 (1.0%)

Peak Month

May 26 (3,602)

→ SkillSelect EOI data for Structural Engineer

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

3,444

Oldest Waiting

Sep 24

Total Invited

424

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Sep 26

Latest

40

MoM Change

-9 (-18.4%)

Peak Month

Nov 24 (357)

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Structural Engineer round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190WACommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 190WACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    91–145
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰70000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    124–151
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    66–82
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~46Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~15Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Structural Engineer 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Structural Engineer for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

562EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

134(24%)

31M Trend

↑ 946%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

VIC✓Listed

481EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

104(22%)

31M Trend

↑ 947%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

QLD✓Listed

387EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

75(19%)

31M Trend

↑ 788%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

SA?Unknown

444EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

83(19%)

31M Trend

↑ 1100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

WA✓Listed

752EOIs

Building and Construction

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

204(27%)

31M Trend

↑ 1581%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

TAS?Unknown

149EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

15(10%)

31M Trend

↑ 1142%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

NT?Unknown

200EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

29(14%)

31M Trend

↑ 2056%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

ACT?Unknown

224EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

38(17%)

31M Trend

↑ 730%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (31M)

Invited & Lodged (31M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Structural Engineer visa grants

How many Structural Engineer visas were actually granted, and through which visa?

In 2024-25, 233 skilled visas went to Structural Engineer main applicants, the 56th most of 581 occupations. Most came through the independent points test (189: 122) and state nomination (190: 61).

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.

Visa2024-25Change
233+96%
122+171%
61+65%
35—
15—
0—

491 includes the closed 489 (peak 22 in 2018-19). — 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
Structural Engineer visa grants to main applicants, by programme year and visa
YearTotal186190491189494
2015-1614617344892
2016-1717644551184
2017-18157736131010
2018-19140184122590
2019-2093105114180
2020-217224271281
2021-229134461100
2022-23152248812280
2023-24119193718450
2024-252333561151220

Where they were granted

Planned place to live, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Structural Engineer 189 grants compares with its usual share of all 189 grants.

Map of Australia coloured by where Structural Engineer 189 grants went compared with usualNew South Wales — 39Victoria — 35Queensland — 8South Australia — 6Western Australia — 11Tasmania — 0Northern Territory — 2Australian Capital Territory — 2NSW39VIC35QLD8SA6WA11TAS0NT2ACT2
  1. 1NSWMore than usual38% · usually 29%39
  2. 2VICAbout usual34% · usually 38%35
  3. 3WAAbout usual11% · usually 9.8%11
  4. 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare8
  5. 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare6
  6. 6ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare2
  7. 7NTToo few to saytoo few to compare2
  8. 8TASToo 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)
All 189 grants by state

Who was granted

Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.

  1. 1India25.8%
  2. 2China16.7%
  3. 3Iran11.5%
  4. 4Philippines7.7%
  5. 5Pakistan5.0%
64%
applied from within Australia in 2024-25148 of 233 main applicants

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 Structural Engineer

What points do you need for Structural Engineer subclass 189?

Structural Engineer was last invited for subclass 189 on 7 November 2024 at 70 points. In the last 5 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–85 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Structural Engineer in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).

Is the Structural Engineer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

The subclass 189 cut-off for Structural Engineer has held steady across recent rounds.

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

In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds in which Structural Engineer was invited (most recently on 7 November 2024), the cut-off ranged 65–85 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 3 of 5, 75 points in 3 of 5, 70 points in 2 of 5. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for Structural Engineer in the 3 federal rounds held since (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026). 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 Structural Engineer?

For Structural Engineer: subclass 190 was last invited at 90 points (16 September 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Structural Engineer?

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 Structural Engineer. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Structural Engineer for 190/491?

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

How often are Structural Engineer 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 Structural Engineer invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2026-27: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (WA; 90–90 points).

How many Structural Engineer visas were granted in 2024-25?

233 main applicants: 122 through 189, 61 through 190, 35 through 186 and 15 through 491.

Related occupations

Civil Engineering Professionals 2332

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.