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Software Engineer 261313
Data as at 30 September 2026 · checked 2 November 2026
As at 30 September 2026, Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) has 9,596 EOIs waiting for a 189 invitation, 20,448 for 190 and 22,245 for state-nominated 491. The last 189 invitation for this occupation was on 7 November 2024 at 95 points; it has missed 4 round(s) since. 879 of the 189 EOIs have 95 points or more.
9,596 EOIs waiting
189 EOI status: 9,596 submitted, 0 invited (not yet lodged), 146 lodged a visa, 287 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 Software Engineer?
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 Software Engineer at each score, as at 30 September 2026. One person can lodge EOIs for several visas, so the columns overlap.
| Points | 189 | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | – | – | <20 |
| 120 | – | – | <20 |
| 115 | – | <20 | 83 |
| 110 | <20 | 40 | 335 |
| 105 | 34 | 196 | 1,220 |
| 100 | 220 | 667 | 1,777 |
| 95 | 617 | 1,741 | 2,397 |
| 90 | 1,199 | 2,302 | 3,579 |
| 85 | 1,226 | 2,632 | 3,397 |
| 80 | 1,354 | 3,562 | 3,552 |
| 75 | 1,584 | 3,283 | 2,558 |
| 70 | 1,424 | 3,153 | 2,276 |
| 65 | 1,198 | 1,976 | 872 |
| 60 | 415 | 628 | 130 |
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 | not invited | – | 20,000 |
| 4 June 2026 | not invited | – | 10,000 |
| 13 November 2025 | not invited | – | 10,000 |
| 21 August 2025 | not invited | – | 6,887 |
| 7 November 2024 | 95 | – | 15,000 |
| 5 September 2024 | 100 | – | 7,973 |
| 13 June 2024 | 100 | – | 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 | not invited | – | 11,714 |
| 22 August 2022 | not invited | – | 12,200 |
| 21 April 2022 | not invited | – | 1,000 |
Which states are Software Engineer 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 | 2,457 | 2,740 |
| New South Wales | 5,588 | 4,678 |
| Northern Territory | 1,115 | 1,770 |
| Queensland | 1,794 | 1,601 |
| South Australia | 3,470 | 3,619 |
| Tasmania | 1,144 | 1,538 |
| Victoria | 4,222 | 3,408 |
| Western Australia | 2,662 | 4,629 |
Another 2,513 EOIs said "any state". Each state publishes its own occupation list and rules; check the state page before you apply.
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States do not publish 190 and 491 cut-offs, so shared invitations are the only way to see them. No email or name needed.
Common questions
What points do I need for a 189 invitation as a Software Engineer?
The last round that invited Software Engineer was 7 November 2024, and the lowest score invited was 95 points. Right now 879 EOIs for this occupation have 95 points or more, so the next cut-off depends on how many places the occupation gets.
Which skilled list is Software Engineer on?
Software Engineer (261313) is on: CSOL, MLTSSL. Visas it can be used for under points testing: 189, 190, 491, 491 family.
Who assesses Software Engineer?
The assessing authority is ACS. You need a positive skills assessment before you can be invited.
How many Software Engineer EOIs are waiting?
As at 30 September 2026: 9,596 for 189, 20,448 for 190, 22,245 for state-nominated 491 and 573 for family-sponsored 491.
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Figures are EOIs, not people. One person can lodge several EOIs. This page is data, not migration advice.