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Hydrogeologist

Quick answer

What points are Hydrogeologists being invited at?

The most recent 189 round that invited Hydrogeologist EOIs was on 4 June 2026, from 80 points. As at August 2026, 49 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 0 at 80 points or more.

Data as at

Latest invitation cut-offs

189 Skilled Independent
80pts
4 June 2026 Official
Home Affairs round
491 Skilled Work Regional

No published cut-off yet

190 Skilled Nominated

No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.

Next 189 round forecast Estimate
80 points (likely 75–90)
Likely to be included in the next round, based on recent rounds.
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How Hydrogeologist ranks

Where this occupation sits among all occupations invited for the 189 visa, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round.

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 program years

#115
of 195 occupations invited
#15 in Science & environment
Top 59% Rising

40 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 10 · typical round 10

Most consistently invited

invited in 4 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

102024-25
302025-26
+200%

Round to round · last 2 program years

Sept 24
<20Nov 24
<20Aug 25
<20Nov 25
<20June 26

invites per round

“Invitations” are EOIs SkillSelect shows as invited in the round month. The true number is somewhat higher because some people lodge their visa straight away.See the top 50 occupations Compare all occupations

How many Hydrogeologist EOIs are waiting?

SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official

Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by points
At or above 80 points (last cut-off) Below cut-off
  • 90<20
  • 80<20
  • 75<20
  • 70<20
  • 65<20
  • 60<20
  • 55<20
Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by month
02549February 2025: 20March 2025: 25April 2025: 29May 2025: 31June 2025: 30July 2025: 35August 2025: 37September 2025: 40October 2025: 41November 2025: 36December 2025: 37January 2026: 40February 2026: 41March 2026: 44April 2026: 45May 2026: 46June 2026: 35July 2026: 37August 2026: 4949Feb 25Aug 26
EOIs by visa and status for Hydrogeologist
VisaSubmittedInvitedLodgedOn hold
189 Skilled Independent490<200
190 Skilled Nominated1160<20<20
491 State nominated1060<20<20
491 Family sponsored<20000

EOIs below the 65-point pass mark cannot be invited. "<20" means fewer than 20. SkillSelect hides small numbers to protect privacy. An EOI can be counted under more than one visa.

Hydrogeologist invitation round history

RoundVisaLowest points invited
4 June 202618980
13 November 202518990
21 August 202518990
7 November 202418990
6 October 2022189Offshore65

Which states list Hydrogeologist?

Hydrogeologist is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA and TAS. Being listed doesn't guarantee an invitation, and a state may be closed. EOI counts are submitted 190 and 491 EOIs as at August 2026.

StateProgramOn state list190 EOIs491 EOIs
NSWClosed190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List<20<20
VICCheck official siteNo state list<20<20
QLDClosed190 & 491Living overseas or Living in the state<20<20
WACheck official site190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points2924
SANot open yetNot listed20<20
TASOpen190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state<20<20
ACTNot open yetNot listed<20<20
NTOpenNot listed<20<20

State lists and statuses come from each state's official migration website, checked 17 September 2026. General information only, not migration advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many points do I need for Hydrogeologist (234413)?

The most recent 189 round to invite Hydrogeologist (4 June 2026) started at 80 points. Cut-offs change every round, so check the round history on this page. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.

Which visas can Hydrogeologist use?

On the current skilled occupation list, Hydrogeologist can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).

Who assesses Hydrogeologist?

Skills assessments for Hydrogeologist are done by VETASSESS.

Which states nominate Hydrogeologist?

As last checked, Hydrogeologist is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA and TAS. States set their own criteria and some may be closed, so check the state pages linked on this page.

How many people are in the queue for Hydrogeologist?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 49 submitted EOIs for Hydrogeologist under subclass 189.

Related occupations

Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data