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Mechanical Engineer 233512
Skilled visa data · 2 tracked applicants · updated 6 Aug 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
8,126
EOIs in pool
invited down to 60 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
20,339
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
491 · REGIONAL
22,994
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
51,459
Movement
▲ +435 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
49
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~0.1% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Jun 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Mechanical Engineer grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
WA
3,676
NSW
3,552
VIC
3,530
SA
2,487
QLD
2,408
ACT
1,455
TAS
1,117
NT
953
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jun 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Mechanical Engineer?
As of Jun 2026, there are 51,459 EOIs for Mechanical Engineer (233512) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 8,126 — 190: 20,339 — 491: 22,994.
What points do I need for a Mechanical Engineer invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 60 points · 190 — 65 points · 491 — 65 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Mechanical Engineer?
No grants for Mechanical Engineer have been reported in the community yet — subclass-level medians on the processing times pages are the best guide.
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds491 · invited to 65 pts
Total in pools51,459 EOIs
Invited last snapshot49
Median grant—
Pool movement▲ +435/mo
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