Release coverage and freshness
This edition uses 11 source snapshots from October 2024 through August 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 August 2025, 128 of 213 observed occupations had invited-status presence under subclass 189, compared with 45 in July 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses nec254499 / 189 | 846 | 80 | AUS |
| Carpenter331212 / 189 | 770 | 65 | AUS |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 / 189 | 432 | 85 | AUS |
| University Lecturer242111 / 189 | 310 | 85 | AUS |
| General Practitioner253111 / 189 | 304 | 80 | AUS |
190 occupation activity
In August 2025, 108 of 413 observed occupations had invited-status presence under subclass 190, compared with 82 in July 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter331212 / 190 | 439 | 70 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 / 190 | 395 | 85 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| General Practitioner253111 / 190 | 199 | 85 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 / 190 | 183 | 90 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| University Lecturer242111 / 190 | 139 | 90 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
491 state-nominated occupation activity
In August 2025, 63 of 460 observed occupations had invited-status presence under state-nominated 491, compared with 106 in July 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter331212 / 491 State | 257 | 80 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 / 491 State | 107 | 95 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Painter332211 / 491 State | 71 | 85 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 / 491 State | 64 | 100 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| University Lecturer242111 / 491 State | 50 | 100 | 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 | 339 | 34 |
| ACT | 491 State | 382 | 15 |
| NSW | 190 | 383 | 69 |
| NSW | 491 State | 424 | 36 |
| NT | 190 | 311 | 22 |
| NT | 491 State | 362 | 15 |
| QLD | 190 | 365 | 61 |
| QLD | 491 State | 398 | 34 |
| SA | 190 | 378 | 54 |
| SA | 491 State | 424 | 34 |
| TAS | 190 | 332 | 32 |
| TAS | 491 State | 378 | 21 |
| VIC | 190 | 392 | 77 |
| VIC | 491 State | 427 | 41 |
| WA | 190 | 373 | 68 |
| WA | 491 State | 424 | 45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Project Manager133111 / 189 | 11 / 11 | 100% |
| Construction Project Manager133111 / 190 | 11 / 11 | 100% |
| Architect232111 / 189 | 11 / 11 | 100% |
| Architect232111 / 190 | 11 / 11 | 100% |
| Architect232111 / 491 State | 11 / 11 | 100% |
Largest submitted-stock changes
Largest signed changes from July 2025 to August 2025, requiring identical contributing scopes and unsuppressed numeric endpoints. A negative value means a decrease in stock.
| Occupation | Monthly change | Current stock |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer261313 / 190 | +1,343 | 16,930 |
| Software Engineer261313 / 491 State | +1,339 | 16,522 |
| Developer Programmer261312 / 491 State | +968 | 10,003 |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 491 State | +941 | 12,956 |
| Developer Programmer261312 / 190 | +932 | 9,999 |
First invited-status presence in the available history
36 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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- Land Economist224511 / 189
- Land Economist224511 / 190
- Land Economist224511 / 491 State
- Cartographer232213 / 189
- Life Scientists nec234599 / 491 State
- Conservator234911 / 189
- Conservator234911 / 491 State
- Medical Radiation Therapist251212 / 189
- Medical Radiation Therapist251212 / 190
- Podiatrist252611 / 491 State
- Cardiologist253312 / 189
- Cardiologist253312 / 190
- Intensive Care Specialist253317 / 491 State
- Neurologist253318 / 189
- Paediatric Surgeon253516 / 189
- Paediatric Surgeon253516 / 190
- Urologist253518 / 189
- Urologist253518 / 190
- Urologist253518 / 491 State
- Ophthalmologist253914 / 189
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist253917 / 190
- Nurse Practitioner254411 / 491 State
- Barrister271111 / 189
- Clinical Psychologist272311 / 491 State
- Stonemason331112 / 189
- Stonemason331112 / 190
- Joiner331213 / 491 State
- Glazier333111 / 491 State
- Drainer334113 / 189
- Gasfitter334114 / 189
- Electrician (Special Class)341112 / 189
- Electrician (Special Class)341112 / 190
- Boat Builder and Repairer399111 / 189
- Boat Builder and Repairer399111 / 190
- Boat Builder and Repairer399111 / 491 State
- Tennis Coach452316 / 189
Invited presence no longer observed
150 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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- Flower Grower121212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- 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.
- Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer121411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sales and Marketing Manager131112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sales and Marketing Manager131112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Policy and Planning Manager132411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Construction Project Manager133111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Engineering Manager133211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Manufacturer133411 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Manufacturer133411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)133512 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Administrator / Medical Superintendent134211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Primary Health Organisation Manager134213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Project Manager135112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Managers nec135199 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager141111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Cafe or Restaurant Manager141111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Hotel or Motel Manager141311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Hotel or Motel Manager141311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Conference and Event Organiser149311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Facilities Manager149913 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Facilities Manager149913 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Financial Institution Branch Manager149914 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Accountant (General)221111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Accountant (General)221111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Accountant (General)221111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Management Accountant221112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Taxation Accountant221113 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- External Auditor221213 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- External Auditor221213 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- External Auditor221213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Financial Investment Adviser222311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Health Information Manager224213 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Organisation and Methods Analyst224712 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Information and Organisation Professionals nec224999 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Information and Organisation Professionals nec224999 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Business Development Manager225212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Public Relations Professional225311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Landscape Architect232112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Graphic Designer232411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Urban and Regional Planner232611 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Civil Engineer233211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Civil Engineer233211 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Civil Engineer233211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Quantity Surveyor233213 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Quantity Surveyor233213 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Quantity Surveyor233213 / 491 State: 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.
- Electrical Engineer233311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electrical Engineer233311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mechanical Engineer233512 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mechanical Engineer233512 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mechanical Engineer233512 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Engineering Technologist233914 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Engineering Technologist233914 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Engineering Technologist233914 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Environmental Engineer233915 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Environmental Engineer233915 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Environmental Engineer233915 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Engineering Professionals nec233999 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Geologist234411 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Geologist234411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Primary School Teacher241213 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Primary School Teacher241213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Private Tutors and Teachers nec249299 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Hospital Pharmacist251511 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Industrial Pharmacist251512 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Industrial Pharmacist251512 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Retail Pharmacist251513 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Retail Pharmacist251513 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Dentist252312 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Audiologist252711 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Audiologist252711 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Resident Medical Officer253112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)254423 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Business Analyst261111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Business Analyst261111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Business Analyst261111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Systems Analyst261112 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Systems Analyst261112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Systems Analyst261112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Analyst Programmer261311 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Analyst Programmer261311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Analyst Programmer261311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Developer Programmer261312 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Developer Programmer261312 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Developer Programmer261312 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Software Engineer261313 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Software Engineer261313 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Software Engineer261313 / 491 State: 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 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Database Administrator262111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Security Specialist262112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Security Specialist262112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Systems Administrator262113 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Support Engineer263212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Support Engineer263212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Rehabilitation Counsellor272114 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Student Counsellor272115 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Psychotherapist272314 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Interpreter272412 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Agricultural Technician311111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Laboratory Technician311213 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Laboratory Technician311213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Pharmacy Technician311215 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Architectural Draftsperson312111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Architectural Draftsperson312111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Civil Engineering Technician312212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Civil Engineering Technician312212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electrical Engineering Technician312312 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mechanical Engineering Technician312512 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Maintenance Planner312911 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Automotive Electrician321111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Automotive Electrician321111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Motor Mechanic (General)321211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Fitter (General)323211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Fitter (General)323211 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Fitter (General)323211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Fitter and Turner323212 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Fitter and Turner323212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Fitter and Turner323212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Metal Machinist (First Class)323214 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Metal Machinist (First Class)323214 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Plumber (General)334111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic342111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic342111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic342111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electronic Equipment Trades Worker342313 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electronic Equipment Trades Worker342313 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Baker351111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Pastrycook351112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Chef351311 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Chef351311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Chef351311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Cook351411 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Cook351411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Cabinetmaker394111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Gas or Petroleum Operator399212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Enrolled Nurse411411 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Enrolled Nurse411411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Community Worker411711 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Community Worker411711 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Disabilities Services Officer411712 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Disabilities Services Officer411712 / 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Equipment Trades Worker342313 / 189 | +55 | 110 |
| Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ)322313 / 491 State | +40 | 105 |
| Physiotherapist252511 / 189 | +30 | 80 |
| Physiotherapist252511 / 190 | +30 | 85 |
| Physiotherapist252511 / 491 State | +30 | 95 |