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Meteorologist

Quick answer

What points are Meteorologists being invited at?

The most recent 189 round that invited Meteorologist EOIs was on 4 June 2026, from 85 points. As at August 2026, 22 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 0 at 85 points or more.

Data as at

Latest invitation cut-offs

189 Skilled Independent
85pts
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
85 points (likely 80–95)
Likely to be included in the next round, based on recent rounds.
Check my chances

How Meteorologist 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

#152
of 195 occupations invited
#19 in Science & environment
Top 78% Rising

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

Most consistently invited

invited in 3 of 5 rounds

oldest → newest · filled = invited

Year over year

102024-25
202025-26
+100%

Round to round · last 2 program years

Sept 24
<20Nov 24
<20Aug 25
Nov 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 Meteorologist EOIs are waiting?

SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official

Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by points
At or above 85 points (last cut-off) Below cut-off
  • 85<20
  • 75<20
  • 70<20
  • 65<20
  • 50<20
Subclass 189 EOIs submitted, by month
01223June 2025: 20July 2025: 21August 2025: 21September 2025: 21October 2025: 21November 2025: 21December 2025: 22January 2026: 22February 2026: 22March 2026: 23April 2026: 22May 2026: 23June 2026: 21July 2026: 21August 2026: 2222June 25Aug 26
EOIs by visa and status for Meteorologist
VisaSubmittedInvitedLodgedOn hold
189 Skilled Independent220<20<20
190 Skilled Nominated240<200
491 State nominated250<200
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.

Meteorologist invitation round history

RoundVisaLowest points invited
4 June 202618985
21 August 202518995
7 November 202418990
8 December 2022189Onshore90
6 October 2022189Offshore90

Which states list Meteorologist?

Meteorologist is on the official state nomination list for WA. 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
NSWClosedNot listed<20<20
VICCheck official siteNo state list<20<20
QLDClosedNot listed<20<20
WACheck official site190 & 491Graduate — from 65 points<20<20
SANot open yetNot listed<20<20
TASOpenNot listed<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 Meteorologist (234913)?

The most recent 189 round to invite Meteorologist (4 June 2026) started at 85 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 Meteorologist use?

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

Who assesses Meteorologist?

Skills assessments for Meteorologist are done by VETASSESS.

Which states nominate Meteorologist?

As last checked, Meteorologist is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of WA. 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 Meteorologist?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 22 submitted EOIs for Meteorologist under subclass 189.

Related occupations

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