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Toolmaker
As at September 2026, Toolmaker (ANZSCO 323412) has 92 EOIs in the subclass 190 pool and 144 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 75 points (3 December 2024).
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Latest Toolmaker invitation rounds & points
Subclass 190
75pts
3 Dec 2024
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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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Is my points score enough for Toolmaker?
Can I get invited for Toolmaker with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Toolmaker in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Toolmaker if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 1 data points
Points Summary
Highest
75
Lowest
75
Average
75
Across 1 federal round
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (75)
Key Insights for Toolmaker
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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1 round so far in FY24-25. Toolmaker 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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Toolmaker EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Toolmaker?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 236 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 75+ pts
121
Below Cutoff
115
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
236
MoM Change
-7 (-2.9%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (261)
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
236
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
10
Invitation Trends
Nov 24 – Sep 26
Latest
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MoM Change
-1 (-12.5%)
Peak Month
Sep 25 (10)
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Toolmaker round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 3 Dec 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore |
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Toolmaker 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Toolmaker for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
57EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
16(28%)
31M Trend
↑ 1125%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
37EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
16(43%)
31M Trend
↑ 1033%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
26EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
15(58%)
31M Trend
↑ 767%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
40EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
19(48%)
31M Trend
↑ 875%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
31EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
18(58%)
31M Trend
↑ 1450%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
23EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
14(61%)
31M Trend
↑ 1050%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
21EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
14(67%)
31M Trend
↑ 950%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
27EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
12(44%)
31M Trend
↑ 1200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Toolmaker visa grants
How many Toolmaker visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 3 skilled visas went to Toolmaker main applicants, the 453rd most of 581 occupations. Most came through regional state nomination (491: 2) and employer sponsorship (186: 1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | ||
67% | 2 | — | |
33% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
491 includes the closed 489 (peak 33 in 2015-16). — 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 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Toolmaker 491 grants compares with its usual share of all 491 grants.
- 1SAToo few to saytoo few to compare2
- 2NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 4QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo 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.
- 1India80.6%
- 2South Africa6.5%
- 3Germany3.2%
- 4Italy3.2%
- 5Philippines3.2%
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 Toolmaker
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Toolmaker?
For Toolmaker: subclass 190 was last invited at 75 points (3 December 2024).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Toolmaker?
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 Toolmaker. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Toolmaker for 190/491?
Toolmaker has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Toolmaker 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 Toolmaker invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2024-25: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (NSW; 75–75 points).
How many Toolmaker visas were granted in 2024-25?
3 main applicants: 2 through 491 and 1 through 186.
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: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.