Zoologist

ANZSCO 234518MLTSSL

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

Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

invited at 85 pts on 13 November 2025

down from 90 pts · ~3 invitations issued · cut-off range 65–95 over the past 6 rounds · 2 rounds so far in FY25-26 · trend rising

Subclass 190

No recent invitation round on file.

Subclass 491

invited at 100 pts on 8 December 2022

up from 65 pts · ~0 invitations issued · 2 rounds so far in FY22-23

Subclass 189 wait estimates · April 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
16
Ahead
about 1 month
85
Points
13
Ahead
about 1 month
90
Points
3
Ahead
about 1 month

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 (189)

85

Down from 90

Last Invited

13 November 2025

Subclass 189

FY25-26 Rounds

2

rounds so far this FY

Trend Direction

Rising

Points increasing over recent rounds

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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

134

MoM Change

-1 (-0.7%)

Peak Month

Oct 25 (150)

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Apr 26

Latest

12

MoM Change

-1 (-7.7%)

Peak Month

Nov 25 (24)

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

04/2026 snapshot · 134 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

70

At 85+ pts

82

Below Cutoff

52

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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

134

Oldest Waiting

Apr 24

Total Invited

29

Likelyⓘ

~4 mo ~ ~4 mo

Sep 2026~4 mo
Sep 2026Likely
Sep 2026~4 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Life Scientists (2345xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

500

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

177

Remaining for 189

323

Tier Meaning

Standard priority — moderate demand

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (85)

Key Insights for Zoologist

  • ↑

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

  • ⚠

    Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Zoologist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Zoologist has been included in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 9 data points

Est. Invitations Per Round

Federal SkillSelect · 9 rounds

Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.

Round History

  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~4Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ~3Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
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190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

23EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

11(48%)

26M Trend

↑ 850%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (26M)

Invited & Lodged (26M)

VIC✓Eligible

23EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

14(61%)

26M Trend

↑ 950%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (26M)

Invited & Lodged (26M)

QLD?Unknown

11EOIs

Peak Bracket

85pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

7(64%)

26M Trend

↑ 450%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (26M)

Invited & Lodged (26M)

SA?Unknown

22EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

11(50%)

26M Trend

↑ 1800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (26M)

Invited & Lodged (26M)

WA?Unknown

31EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

19(61%)

26M Trend

↑ 2700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (26M)

Invited & Lodged (26M)

TAS?Unknown

9EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

5(56%)

26M Trend

↑ 600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (26M)

NT?Unknown

10EOIs

Peak Bracket

85pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

4(40%)

26M Trend

↑ 300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (26M)

Invited & Lodged (26M)

ACT?Unknown

13EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥85

10(77%)

26M Trend

↑ 500%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (26M)

Invited & Lodged (26M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.