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Painting Trades Worker 332211
Data as at 30 September 2026 · checked 1 November 2026
As at 30 September 2026, Painting Trades Worker (ANZSCO 332211) has 1,498 EOIs waiting for a 189 invitation, 2,150 for 190 and 1,871 for state-nominated 491. The last 189 invitation for this occupation was on 13 November 2025 at 70 points; it has missed 1 round(s) since. 751 of the 189 EOIs have 70 points or more.
1,498 EOIs waiting
189 EOI status: 1,498 submitted, 0 invited (not yet lodged), 144 lodged a visa, 148 on hold.
Where are you in the 189 queue for Painting Trades Worker?
189 invitations go to the highest points first, then the earliest date of effect. Pick your points and the month your EOI reached that score.
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EOIs waiting by points
Submitted EOIs for Painting Trades Worker at each score, as at 30 September 2026. One person can lodge EOIs for several visas, so the columns overlap.
| Points | 189 | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | – | – | <20 |
| 100 | – | <20 | <20 |
| 95 | <20 | <20 | 71 |
| 90 | <20 | 39 | 171 |
| 85 | 22 | 165 | 286 |
| 80 | 125 | 295 | 413 |
| 75 | 224 | 427 | 425 |
| 70 | 374 | 573 | 326 |
| 65 | 445 | 462 | 134 |
| 60 | 185 | 125 | <20 |
189 cut-off history
Lowest points invited for this occupation in each SkillSelect round since April 2022 (when Home Affairs started publishing cut-offs by occupation).
| Round | 189 | 491 family | 189 round size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | not invited | – | 10,000 |
| 13 November 2025 | 70 | 70 | 10,000 |
| 21 August 2025 | 70 | – | 6,887 |
| 7 November 2024 | 65 | – | 15,000 |
| 5 September 2024 | 65 | – | 7,973 |
| 13 June 2024 | 65 | – | 5,292 |
| 18 December 2023 | not invited | – | 8,300 |
| 25 May 2023 | not invited | – | 7,353 |
| 8 December 2022 | 65 | – | 35,000 |
| 6 October 2022 | not invited | – | 11,714 |
| 22 August 2022 | 65 | 70 | 12,200 |
| 21 April 2022 | not invited | – | 1,000 |
Which states are Painting Trades Worker applicants choosing?
Submitted 190 and 491 EOIs by the state named in the EOI. An EOI can name more than one state, so the rows add up to more than the totals above.
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 31 | 34 |
| New South Wales | 204 | 204 |
| Northern Territory | 28 | 28 |
| Queensland | 128 | 106 |
| South Australia | 211 | 239 |
| Tasmania | 63 | 45 |
| Victoria | 689 | 485 |
| Western Australia | 983 | 860 |
Another 302 EOIs said "any state". Each state publishes its own occupation list and rules; check the state page before you apply.
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Common questions
What points do I need for a 189 invitation as a Painting Trades Worker?
The last round that invited Painting Trades Worker was 13 November 2025, and the lowest score invited was 70 points. Right now 751 EOIs for this occupation have 70 points or more, so the next cut-off depends on how many places the occupation gets.
Which skilled list is Painting Trades Worker on?
Painting Trades Worker (332211) is on: CSOL, MLTSSL. Visas it can be used for under points testing: 189, 190, 491, 491 family.
Who assesses Painting Trades Worker?
The assessing authority is TRA. You need a positive skills assessment before you can be invited.
How many Painting Trades Worker EOIs are waiting?
As at 30 September 2026: 1,498 for 189, 2,150 for 190, 1,871 for state-nominated 491 and 57 for family-sponsored 491.
Figures are EOIs, not people. One person can lodge several EOIs. This page is data, not migration advice.