Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Subclass 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
Latest invitation rounds
invited at 95 pts on 11 September 2024
1 round so far in FY24-25
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
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 (491)
95
Last Invited
11 September 2024
Subclass 491
FY24-25 Rounds
1
round so far this FY
Trend Direction
Stable
Points steady 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.
See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Wine Maker if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
EOI Submission Trends
Mar 24 – May 26
Latest
21
MoM Change
+4 (23.5%)
Peak Month
May 26 (21)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
3
MoM Change
-2 (-40.0%)
Peak Month
Jan 25 (9)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 21 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 95+ pts
5
Below Cutoff
16
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.
In Queue
21
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
8
Likelyⓘ
~1 mo ~ ~1 mo
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Wine Maker
Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
1 round so far in FY24-25. Wine Maker has been included in 1 invitation round this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 1 data points
Points Summary
Highest
95
Lowest
95
Average
95
Across 1 federal round
community-reported invitations, spanning 1 onshore and 0 offshore.
Median pts
95
Most common
95(1×)
Invitation points
Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.
Where they were
Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.
Salary
Disclosed by 0 of 1 contributors
No salary self-reports for this scope.
Partnered status
The four points-claim categories.
Not enough self-reports
English
Self-claimed proficiency points (0 / 10 / 20).
NAATI / CCL
Credentialled community language points.
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.
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
4EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
2(50%)
27M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
6EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
2(33%)
27M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
10EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
1(10%)
27M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
2(40%)
27M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
2(40%)
27M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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