Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
invited at 95 pts on 7 November 2024
unchanged from previous round · ~105 invitations issued · cut-off range 85–100 over the past 4 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY24-25 · trend rising
invited at 100 pts on 1 May 2026
down from 105 pts · 4 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising
invited at 85 pts on 1 April 2026
down from 100 pts · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend stable
Subclass 189 wait estimates · April 2026 EOI pool
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
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.
Latest Points (190)
100
Last Invited
1 May 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
6
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
Enter your points and date of effect to see your queue rank, estimated wait time, and invitation probability — not just a likelihood score.
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Apr 26
Latest
19,809
MoM Change
+319 (1.6%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (19,809)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Apr 26
Latest
298
MoM Change
-27 (-8.3%)
Peak Month
Jun 25 (419)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
04/2026 snapshot · 19,809 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 100+ pts
2,499
Below Cutoff
17,306
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 04/2026 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
19,809
Oldest Waiting
Apr 24
Total Invited
694
Likelyⓘ
~39.7 yr ~ ~39.7 yr
189 Occupation CeilingTier 4
2025-26 · ICT Business and Systems Analysts (2611xx)
Ceiling
500
0.5% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
2,018
Exceeds ceiling
Remaining for 189
Exhausted
Tier Meaning
Lowest priority — oversupplied occupation
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Systems Analyst
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Systems Analyst. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
Still 30 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Systems Analyst remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 95 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
6 rounds so far in FY25-26. Systems Analyst has been included in 6 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 37 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.
community-reported invitations, spanning 29 onshore and 12 offshore.
Median pts
95
Most common
95(15×)
Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.
Detailed demographic breakdowns are paused while we finalise a data-licensing arrangement with the upstream community-data source — aggregate counts above remain available.
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰114998 | onshore | |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 85 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 491 | SACommunity | 100 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 26 Jan 2025 | 190 | NTCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 11 Dec 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 95 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 9 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 2 Dec 2024 | 190 | NTCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 11 Nov 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 95 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~105Est. | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰80000 | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 16 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰110000 | onshore | |
| 25 Sep 2024 | 190 | SACommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~56Est. | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰115000 | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 100 | ~37Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 May 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 15 Mar 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 30 Jan 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Jan 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~246Est. | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
4,715EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
924(20%)
26M Trend
↑ 1870%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
2,321EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
320(14%)
26M Trend
↑ 1497%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
884EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
129(15%)
26M Trend
↑ 1412%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
1,924EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
197(10%)
26M Trend
↑ 2788%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
4,033EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
762(19%)
26M Trend
↑ 3349%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
671EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
53(8%)
26M Trend
↑ 1888%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
623EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
53(9%)
26M Trend
↑ 3873%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
1,177EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
103(9%)
26M Trend
↑ 2705%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (26M)
Invited & Lodged (26M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.