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Physicist 234914
Data as at 30 September 2026 · checked 2 November 2026
As at 30 September 2026, Physicist (ANZSCO 234914) has 76 EOIs waiting for a 189 invitation, 122 for 190 and 116 for state-nominated 491. The last 189 invitation for this occupation was on 15 October 2026 at 80 points, in the most recent round. 31 of the 189 EOIs have 80 points or more.
76 EOIs waiting
189 EOI status: 76 submitted, 0 invited (not yet lodged), 33 lodged a visa, 0 on hold.
Jobs and Skills Australia 2026 shortage list: no shortage (national). In 2025 it was not in shortage in any state.
Where are you in the 189 queue for Physicist?
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 Physicist at each score, as at 30 September 2026. One person can lodge EOIs for several visas, so the columns overlap.
| Points | 189 | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | – | <20 | – |
| 105 | <20 | <20 | <20 |
| 100 | <20 | <20 | <20 |
| 95 | <20 | <20 | <20 |
| 90 | <20 | <20 | <20 |
| 85 | <20 | 20 | <20 |
| 80 | <20 | <20 | 22 |
| 75 | <20 | <20 | 25 |
| 70 | <20 | <20 | <20 |
| 65 | <20 | <20 | <20 |
| 60 | <20 | <20 | <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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | 80 | – | 20,000 |
| 4 June 2026 | 80 | – | 10,000 |
| 13 November 2025 | 85 | – | 10,000 |
| 21 August 2025 | 90 | – | 6,887 |
| 7 November 2024 | 90 | – | 15,000 |
| 5 September 2024 | 95 | – | 7,973 |
| 13 June 2024 | 95 | – | 5,292 |
| 18 December 2023 | not invited | – | 8,300 |
| 25 May 2023 | not invited | – | 7,353 |
| 8 December 2022 | 85 | – | 35,000 |
| 6 October 2022 | 65 | 90 | 11,714 |
| 22 August 2022 | not invited | – | 12,200 |
| 21 April 2022 | not invited | 85 | 1,000 |
Which states are Physicist 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 | 23 | 23 |
| New South Wales | 32 | <20 |
| Northern Territory | <20 | <20 |
| Queensland | <20 | <20 |
| South Australia | <20 | 22 |
| Tasmania | <20 | <20 |
| Victoria | 37 | 20 |
| Western Australia | 21 | 29 |
Another <20 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 Physicist?
The last round that invited Physicist was 15 October 2026, and the lowest score invited was 80 points. Right now 31 EOIs for this occupation have 80 points or more, so the next cut-off depends on how many places the occupation gets.
Which skilled list is Physicist on?
Physicist (234914) is on: CSOL, MLTSSL. Visas it can be used for under points testing: 189, 190, 491, 491 family.
Who assesses Physicist?
The assessing authority is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment before you can be invited.
How many Physicist EOIs are waiting?
As at 30 September 2026: 76 for 189, 122 for 190, 116 for state-nominated 491 and <20 for family-sponsored 491.
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