Transport Engineer

ANZSCO 233215MLTSSL

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

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Transport Engineer (ANZSCO 233215) were issued at 70 points. Subclass 190 sits at 105 points (1 May 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 85 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.

invited 2 of 5 rounds last 2 FY▼down 100% vs last FYnot invited this round→ movers board
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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

↓ Easing

70pts

7 Nov 2024 · ~7 invited

Down from 75 · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–90 pts over last 5 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

105pts

1 May 2026

1 round so far this FY

Subclass 491

85pts

8 Dec 2022

1 round so far this FY

→ See full round history

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
65
Ahead
3/5
Met the cut-off
85
Points
30
Ahead
4/5
Met the cut-off
90
Points
9
Ahead
5/5
Met the cut-off
95
Points
4
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 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
▼ Fallingnot invited this round
⋯
This occupation · most invited →least invited

82 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48

Most consistently invited

invited 2 of 5 roundsOccasional

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

82
last FY
0
this FY
▼ −100%

Round to round · last 2 FY

25
57

▼ Falling · invites per round

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Check my score

Can I get invited for Transport Engineer with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

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

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

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

90DOE ≤ Mar 26

If 20 invited

85DOE ≤ Nov 25

If 50 invited

80DOE ≤ Dec 25

If 100 invited

75DOE ≤ Feb 26

If 200 invited

55DOE ≤ Apr 26

If 500 invited

All invited (203)

If 1000 invited

All invited (203)

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 25Spots 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—————203150090DOE ≤ Mar 2685DOE ≤ Nov 2580DOE ≤ Dec 2575DOE ≤ Feb 2655DOE ≤ Apr 26All invited (203)All invited (203)
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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 · 7 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

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (105)

Key Insights for Transport Engineer

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Transport Engineer. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.

  • ⚠

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

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY25-26. Transport Engineer has been included in 1 invitation round 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 Transport Engineer?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 1,133 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

80

At 105+ pts

2

Below Cutoff

1,131

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

1,133

MoM Change

-9 (-0.8%)

Peak Month

Apr 26 (1,142)

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.

SkillSelect ↗
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In Queue

1,133

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

145

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

19

MoM Change

+4 (26.7%)

Peak Month

Nov 24 (98)

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Round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190VICCommunity
    105
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰112000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    31–57
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 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
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    75
    Est. Invitations
    19–25
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    12–15
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~17Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~6Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Transport Engineer for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

240EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

27M Trend

↑ 1550%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

156EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥105

2(1%)

27M Trend

↑ 2043%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

154EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

27M Trend

↑ 1763%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

163EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

27M Trend

↑ 3100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

181EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

27M Trend

↑ 1500%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

TAS?Unknown

56EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

27M Trend

↑ 1250%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

NT?Unknown

40EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

27M Trend

↑ 1750%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

ACT?Unknown

86EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

27M Trend

↑ 1560%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions

What points do you need for Transport Engineer subclass 189?

As of 7 November 2024, subclass 189 invitations for Transport Engineer were issued at 70 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–90 over the last 5 rounds.

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

The subclass 189 cut-off for Transport Engineer has been trending downward across recent rounds — it is getting easier.

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

In the last 5 subclass 189 rounds for Transport Engineer, the cut-off ranged 65–90 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 4 of 5, 80 points in 3 of 5, 75 points in 3 of 5, 70 points in 2 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.

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What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Transport Engineer?

For Transport Engineer: subclass 190 was last invited at 105 points (1 May 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (8 December 2022).

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

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 Transport Engineer, 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 Transport Engineer for 190/491?

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

How often are Transport Engineer invitation rounds held?

Transport Engineer has had 1 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related occupations

Civil Engineering Professionals 2332

Last updated 31 May 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.