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Mechanical Engineer 233512
Skilled visa data · 13 tracked applicants · updated 4 Nov 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
7,501
EOIs in pool
invited down to 60 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
17,832
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
491 · REGIONAL
19,653
EOIs in pool
invited down to 90 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
44,986
Movement
▼ -897 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
<20
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)—
Official SkillSelect data as of Oct 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Mechanical Engineer grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
NSW
3,170
WA
3,160
VIC
3,053
SA
2,169
QLD
1,959
ACT
1,287
TAS
1,009
NT
875
Nominated-state EOIs as of Oct 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Mechanical Engineer?
As of Oct 2026, there are 44,986 EOIs for Mechanical Engineer (233512) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 7,501 — 190: 17,832 — 491: 19,653.
What points do I need for a Mechanical Engineer invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 60 points · 190 — 65 points · 491 — 90 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 odds—
Total in pools44,986 EOIs
Invited last snapshot<20
Median grant—
Pool movement▼ -897/mo
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