Australia Points Calculator

SkillSelect is the points-based ranking system the Department of Home Affairs uses to invite candidates for skilled migration visas — subclasses 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (Skilled Nominated), and 491 (Skilled Regional). The system awards points for age, English level, education, skilled employment, partner skills, and Australian study, with a minimum pass mark of 65 points to be eligible to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).

The pass mark is 65 points, but real invitation cutoffs depend on the occupation list and rounds. For high-demand STEM occupations, 65 may suffice; for oversubscribed occupations (general accountants, software engineers), recent invitation rounds have required 80-95 points. Subclass 190 adds +5 with state nomination; 491 adds +15 with regional nomination.

This is a conservative estimate from age, education, and work experience. Major SkillSelect factors not captured here include: English IELTS level (Proficient = +10, Superior = +20), partner skills (skilled partner = +10), Australian study (+5), specialist STEM/ICT degree (+10), regional study (+5), Professional Year (+5), and Credentialled Community Language test (+5). Your real score is usually 10-30 points higher than this estimate.

Subclass 189 is an independent visa requiring no state sponsorship — highest competition. Subclass 190 requires nomination by a state or territory, which adds +5 points and access to a broader occupation list. Subclass 491 is a regional provisional visa, adds +15 points for regional nomination or family sponsorship, requires you to live in a designated regional area for 5 years (with a PR pathway via subclass 191).

Yes. Your occupation must appear on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), or Regional Occupation List (ROL) — which list depends on the subclass. You'll also need a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority before submitting your EOI.