Urban and Regional Planner

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ANZSCO 232611STSOL

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

As of 17 March 2026, subclass 190 invitations for Urban and Regional Planner (ANZSCO 232611) were issued at 90 points. Subclass 491 sits at 90 points (6 June 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

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Latest Urban and Regional Planner invitation rounds & points

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

90pts

17 Mar 2026

Up from 80 · 6 rounds so far this FY

80–90 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

90pts

6 June 2025

Up from 80 · 1 round so far this FY

80–90 pts over last 2 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

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 Urban and Regional Planner?

Can I get invited for Urban and Regional Planner with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Urban and Regional Planner in the next 189 round?

Calculate invitation predictions

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Urban and Regional Planner 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 · 17 data points

Points Summary

Highest

95

Lowest

70

Average

84

Across 17 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

EOI minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (90)

Key Insights for Urban and Regional Planner

  • ↑

    Points are rising. Recent invited scores for Urban and Regional Planner 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.

  • ℹ

    6 rounds so far in FY25-26. Urban and Regional Planner has been invited in 6 invitation rounds 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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Urban and Regional Planner EOI queue & points distribution

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Urban and Regional Planner?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 1,319 submitted EOIs in queue

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Peak Points

80

At 90+ pts

301

Below Cutoff

1,018

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

1,319

MoM Change

-117 (-8.1%)

Peak Month

Feb 26 (1,526)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

1,319

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

229

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

159

MoM Change

-8 (-4.8%)

Peak Month

May 26 (178)

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Urban and Regional Planner round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • N/AWAOfficial
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    in_state
  • 190WACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰120000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰120000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190SACommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
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Urban and Regional Planner 190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Urban and Regional Planner for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Listed

342EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

50(15%)

30M Trend

↑ 989%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

270EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

44(16%)

30M Trend

↑ 1000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD—Not listed

205EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

49(24%)

30M Trend

↑ 1186%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

253EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

41(16%)

30M Trend

↑ 1440%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

362EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

86(24%)

30M Trend

↑ 2040%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

64EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

14(22%)

30M Trend

↑ 1300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

71EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

10(14%)

30M Trend

↑ 2067%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

121EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

29(24%)

30M Trend

↑ 1443%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Urban and Regional Planner

What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Urban and Regional Planner?

For Urban and Regional Planner: subclass 190 was last invited at 90 points (17 March 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 90 points (6 June 2025).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Urban and Regional Planner?

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 Urban and Regional Planner. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.

Which states nominate Urban and Regional Planner for 190/491?

Urban and Regional Planner 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 Urban and Regional Planner invitation rounds held?

Urban and Regional Planner has received invitations in 6 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 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.