Quantity Surveyor is a priority processing occupation: since 25 July 2026, applications lodged by people already in Australia in this group are decided ahead of other skilled applications. This affects how quickly a lodged application is processed, not whether you are invited.
Quantity Surveyor
Quick answer
What points are Quantity Surveyors being invited at?
The most recent 189 round that invited Quantity Surveyor EOIs was on 7 November 2024, from 70 points. It was not listed in the latest round on 4 June 2026. As at August 2026, 1,066 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 768 at 70 points or more.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
Quantity Surveyor was not listed in the latest 189 round (4 June 2026). The card shows the most recent round that included it.
How Quantity Surveyor 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
601 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 354 · typical round 354
Most consistently invited
invited in 2 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
Round to round · last 2 program years
invites per round
How many Quantity Surveyor EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
- 100<20
- 95<20
- 9064
- 85115
- 80158
- 75216
- 70215
- 65179
- 6064
- 5535
- 50<20
- 45<20
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | 1,066 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 1,556 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 491 State nominated | 1,129 | 0 | <20 | <20 |
| 491 Family sponsored | <20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
Quantity Surveyor invitation round history
| Round | Visa | Lowest points invited |
|---|---|---|
| 7 November 2024 | 189 | 70 |
| 5 September 2024 | 189 | 75 |
| 13 June 2024 | 189 | 85 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Offshore | 85 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Onshore | 85 |
| 6 October 2022 | 189Offshore | 65 |
| 6 October 2022 | 491 familyOffshore | 65 |
Which states list Quantity Surveyor?
Quantity Surveyor is on the official state nomination list for NSW, QLD, WA, TAS and ACT. 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.
| State | Program | On state list | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Closed | 190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 285 | 177 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 416 | 218 |
| QLD | Closed | 190 & 491Living overseas or Living in the state | 254 | 169 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 · Graduate — from 65 points | 481 | 388 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 159 | 135 |
| TAS | Open | 190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state | 60 | 66 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | 82 | 80 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | 47 | 59 |
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 Quantity Surveyor (233213)?
The most recent 189 round to invite Quantity Surveyor (7 November 2024) started at 70 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 Quantity Surveyor use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Quantity Surveyor can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (CSOL, MLTSSL).
Who assesses Quantity Surveyor?
Skills assessments for Quantity Surveyor are done by AIQS.
Which states nominate Quantity Surveyor?
As last checked, Quantity Surveyor is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, QLD, WA, TAS and ACT. 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 Quantity Surveyor?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 1,066 submitted EOIs for Quantity Surveyor under subclass 189.
Related occupations
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data