Release coverage and freshness
This edition uses 4 source snapshots from October 2024 through January 2025. The current extract ends in September 2026 and was processed on 11 October 2026. Earlier editions are reconstructed from this extract, without using later months in their historical calculations.
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189 occupation activity
In January 2025, 85 of 200 observed occupations had invited-status presence under subclass 189, compared with 150 in December 2024.
The ranking uses national AUS observations. The following occupations have the highest published invited-status values; suppressed totals may be lower bounds.
| Occupation | Invited stock | Lowest observed points | Scopes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer233211 / 189 | 37 | 65 | AUS |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 / 189 | 37 | 60 | AUS |
| Chef351311 / 189 | 35 | 55 | AUS |
| Accountant (General)221111 / 189 | 33 | 60 | AUS |
| ICT Business Analyst261111 / 189 | 23 | 65 | AUS |
190 occupation activity
In January 2025, 198 of 394 observed occupations had invited-status presence under subclass 190, compared with 242 in December 2024.
The ranking uses sums of valid published state slices; these are not deduplicated national EOI counts. The following occupations have the highest published invited-status values; suppressed totals may be lower bounds.
| Occupation | Invited stock | Lowest observed points | Scopes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant (General)221111 / 190 | 90 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 190 | 85 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Chef351311 / 190 | 81 | 60 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| ICT Business Analyst261111 / 190 | 73 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Software Engineer261313 / 190 | 68 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
491 state-nominated occupation activity
In January 2025, 192 of 437 observed occupations had invited-status presence under state-nominated 491, compared with 176 in December 2024.
The ranking uses sums of valid published state slices; these are not deduplicated national EOI counts. The following occupations have the highest published invited-status values; suppressed totals may be lower bounds.
| Occupation | Invited stock | Lowest observed points | Scopes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef351311 / 491 State | 103 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Accountant (General)221111 / 491 State | 95 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 491 State | 81 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Mechanical Engineer233512 / 491 State | 49 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 / 491 State | 46 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
State-by-state observations
Counts below measure occupations with any invited-status observation, including suppressed observations. They do not measure invitations or unique people.
| State | Pathway | Observed occupations | With invited presence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 190 | 308 | 74 |
| ACT | 491 State | 345 | 71 |
| NSW | 190 | 362 | 95 |
| NSW | 491 State | 390 | 66 |
| NT | 190 | 277 | 36 |
| NT | 491 State | 320 | 43 |
| QLD | 190 | 338 | 58 |
| QLD | 491 State | 356 | 58 |
| SA | 190 | 358 | 122 |
| SA | 491 State | 397 | 101 |
| TAS | 190 | 307 | 58 |
| TAS | 491 State | 335 | 44 |
| VIC | 190 | 372 | 105 |
| VIC | 491 State | 400 | 78 |
| WA | 190 | 353 | 73 |
| WA | 491 State | 393 | 68 |
Strongest invited-status presence
Ranked by the share of available snapshots through this edition’s month with observed invited activity; tied values are ordered by ANZSCO.
| Occupation | Snapshots with presence | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Grower121221 / 190 | 4 / 4 | 100% |
| Sales and Marketing Manager131112 / 190 | 4 / 4 | 100% |
| Corporate Services Manager132111 / 190 | 4 / 4 | 100% |
| Finance Manager132211 / 190 | 4 / 4 | 100% |
| Finance Manager132211 / 491 State | 4 / 4 | 100% |
Largest submitted-stock changes
Largest signed changes from December 2024 to January 2025, requiring identical contributing scopes and unsuppressed numeric endpoints. A negative value means a decrease in stock.
| Occupation | Monthly change | Current stock |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer261313 / 491 State | +1,571 | 7,769 |
| Software Engineer261313 / 190 | +1,456 | 8,339 |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 190 | +1,422 | 7,323 |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 491 State | +1,314 | 6,784 |
| Mechanical Engineer233512 / 190 | +1,106 | 6,148 |
First invited-status presence in the available history
43 occupation/pathway pairs first show invited-status presence in this edition’s month. This means first in this extract, not first ever.
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- Flower Grower121212 / 190
- Flower Grower121212 / 491 State
- Quality Assurance Manager139914 / 491 State
- Fitness Centre Manager149112 / 491 State
- Copywriter212411 / 190
- Commodities Trader222111 / 190
- Commodities Trader222111 / 491 State
- Finance Broker222112 / 190
- Finance Broker222112 / 491 State
- Health Information Manager224213 / 190
- Health Information Manager224213 / 491 State
- Valuer224512 / 190
- Liaison Officer224912 / 491 State
- Technical Sales Representatives nec225499 / 491 State
- Industrial Designer232312 / 491 State
- Multimedia Designer232413 / 491 State
- Wine Maker234213 / 491 State
- Zoologist234518 / 491 State
- Meteorologist234913 / 189
- Meteorologist234913 / 190
- Meteorologist234913 / 491 State
- Physicist234914 / 491 State
- Complementary Health Therapists nec252299 / 491 State
- Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist252712 / 491 State
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)254413 / 190
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)254413 / 491 State
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)254414 / 491 State
- Web Developer261212 / 491 State
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor272112 / 190
- Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator272612 / 491 State
- Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist311216 / 491 State
- Fitter and Turner323212 / 189
- Vehicle Painter324311 / 491 State
- Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)333211 / 491 State
- Roof Tiler333311 / 491 State
- Hairdresser391111 / 190
- Youth Worker411716 / 491 State
- First Aid Trainer451815 / 491 State
- Swimming Coach or Instructor452315 / 190
- Swimming Coach or Instructor452315 / 491 State
- Insurance Loss Adjuster599612 / 491 State
- Clinical Coder599915 / 491 State
- Real Estate Representative612115 / 491 State
Invited presence no longer observed
182 occupation/pathway pairs with invited presence in the previous snapshot have none observed in this month. Missing latest slices are identified separately. This does not establish that invitations stopped or explain an EOI’s subsequent status.
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- Mixed Crop Farmer121216 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Vegetable Grower121221 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent134211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nursing Clinical Director134212 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nursing Clinical Director134212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nursing Clinical Director134212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Primary Health Organisation Manager134213 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Education Managers nec134499 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Arts Administrator or Manager139911 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Arts Administrator or Manager139911 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Quality Assurance Manager139914 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Specialist Managers nec139999 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Customer Service Manager149212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Transport Company Manager149413 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Facilities Manager149913 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Musician (Instrumental)211213 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Musician (Instrumental)211213 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Musician (Instrumental)211213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Photographer211311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)212312 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Print Journalist212413 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Technical Writer212415 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Management Accountant221112 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Management Accountant221112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Company Secretary221211 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Insurance Broker222113 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Financial Dealers nec222299 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Trainer223211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Actuary224111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mathematician224112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Records Manager224214 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Librarian224611 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Librarian224611 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Sales Representative225213 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Landscape Architect232112 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Landscape Architect232112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Landscape Architect232112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Surveyor232212 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Surveyor232212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Other Spatial Scientist232214 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Industrial Designer232312 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Web Designer232414 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Web Designer232414 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Interior Designer232511 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Interior Designer232511 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Materials Engineer233112 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Materials Engineer233112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Materials Engineer233112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Geotechnical Engineer233212 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Geotechnical Engineer233212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Structural Engineer233214 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Structural Engineer233214 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Structural Engineer233214 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Transport Engineer233215 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Transport Engineer233215 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Transport Engineer233215 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Production or Plant Engineer233513 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)233611 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Aeronautical Engineer233911 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Aeronautical Engineer233911 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Aeronautical Engineer233911 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Naval Architect / Marine Designer233916 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Naval Architect / Marine Designer233916 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Engineering Professionals nec233999 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Agricultural Consultant234111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Forester / Forest Scientist234113 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Geologist234411 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Life Scientist (General)234511 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Biochemist234513 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Biochemist234513 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Biochemist234513 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Marine Biologist234516 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Marine Biologist234516 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Microbiologist234517 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Microbiologist234517 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Zoologist234518 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Zoologist234518 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Life Scientists nec234599 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Metallurgist234912 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Metallurgist234912 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Physicist234914 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec234999 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec234999 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher241311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher241311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Special Needs Teacher241511 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Special Needs Teacher241511 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Special Needs Teacher241511 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Special Education Teachers nec241599 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Music Teacher (Private Tuition)249214 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Music Teacher (Private Tuition)249214 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Dietitian251111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist251213 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist251213 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sonographer251214 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Optometrist251411 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Hospital Pharmacist251511 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Chiropractor252111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Osteopath252112 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Osteopath252112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Podiatrist252611 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Podiatrist252611 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- General Practitioner253111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Intensive Care Specialist253317 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Paediatrician253321 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Thoracic Medicine Specialist253324 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Specialist Physicians nec253399 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon253512 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Orthopaedic Surgeon253514 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Orthopaedic Surgeon253514 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Dermatologist253911 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Dermatologist253911 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Pathologist253915 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Pathologist253915 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Midwife254111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nurse Practitioner254411 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)254416 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)254416 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)254421 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)254421 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)254421 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Multimedia Specialist261211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Software Tester261314 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Software and Applications Programmers nec261399 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Database Administrator262111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Network Analyst263113 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Family and Marriage Counsellor272113 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Rehabilitation Counsellor272114 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Student Counsellor272115 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Clinical Psychologist272311 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Educational Psychologist272312 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Educational Psychologist272312 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Interpreter272412 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Social Professionals nec272499 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Anaesthetic Technician311211 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Primary Products Assurance and Inspection Officers nec311399 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Earth Science Technician311412 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Earth Science Technician311412 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec312199 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electrical Engineering Technician312312 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mine Deputy312913 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mine Deputy312913 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Building and Engineering Technicians nec312999 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Telecommunications Field Engineer313212 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Telecommunications Field Engineer313212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Telecommunications Network Planner313213 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Telecommunications Network Planner313213 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Automotive Electrician321111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Automotive Electrician321111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Diesel Motor Mechanic321212 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sheetmetal Worker322211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sheetmetal Worker322211 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sheetmetal Worker322211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Metal Fabricator322311 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Metal Fabricator322311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Metal Fabricator322311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ)322313 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)323112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Fitter (General)323211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Metal Machinist (First Class)323214 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Metal Machinist (First Class)323214 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Bricklayer331111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Carpenter and Joiner331211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Carpenter and Joiner331211 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Carpenter and Joiner331211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Painter332211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)333211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Renderer (Solid Plaster)333212 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Wall and Floor Tiler333411 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Wall and Floor Tiler333411 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Wall and Floor Tiler333411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber334112 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Gasfitter334114 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Lift Mechanic341113 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Cabinetmaker394111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Massage Therapist411611 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Family Support Worker411713 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Jockey452413 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Property Manager612112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
Observed invited-points movements
Largest absolute changes in monthly observed minima where both endpoints have points and matching scope coverage. These minima are not invitation cutoffs.
| Occupation | Points change | Current minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Organisation Manager134213 / 491 State | -40 | 75 |
| Internal Auditor221214 / 491 State | -35 | 65 |
| Management Accountant221112 / 491 State | -30 | 80 |
| Internal Auditor221214 / 190 | -30 | 60 |
| Industrial Engineer233511 / 491 State | -30 | 70 |