Australian PR Points Calculator
Estimate your Australian General Skilled Migration points score for Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas. Free, instant, and updated for 2026.
Estimate Your Australian PR Points Score
Get a quick estimate of your Australian General Skilled Migration points. Book a free consultation for a detailed, personalised assessment including state nomination bonus points.
Select all fields above and click "Calculate" to see your estimated points score.
Understanding the Australian Points Test
The Australian General Skilled Migration points test rewards age, English proficiency, qualifications, work experience, and other factors. Here's a quick guide to each category.
Age (max 30 points)
- 18–24 years: 25 points
- 25–32 years: 30 points (maximum)
- 33–39 years: 25 points
- 40–44 years: 15 points
- 45+ years: 0 points
English Proficiency (max 20 points)
- Competent (IELTS 6.0 each band): 0 bonus points
- Proficient (IELTS 7.0 each band): 10 points
- Superior (IELTS 8.0 each band): 20 points
Qualifications (max 20 points)
- Doctorate (PhD): 20 points
- Bachelor's or Master's degree: 15 points
- Diploma or trade qualification: 10 points
- Recognition of Prior Learning: 10 points
Work Experience (overseas, max 15 pts)
- Less than 3 years: 0 points
- 3–4 years: 5 points
- 5–7 years: 10 points
- 8+ years: 15 points
Australian Work Experience (max 20 pts)
- None: 0 points
- 1–2 years: 5 points
- 3–4 years: 10 points
- 5–7 years: 15 points
- 8+ years: 20 points
State Nomination Bonus
- Subclass 190 nomination: +5 points
- Subclass 491 nomination: +15 points
- Minimum threshold for all visas: 65 points
- Typical 189 invite score: 85–95+ points
Points test rules change periodically. This information is a general guide for 2026. Contact us for an accurate, up-to-date assessment for your specific situation.
State & Territory Nomination — Subclass 190 & 491
A state or territory nomination gives you 5–15 extra points in the Australian points test — often making the difference between receiving an invitation or waiting years. We monitor all state programs in real time and match you to the best nomination pathway.
New South Wales
190 & 491 nominations available. Strong demand for ICT, engineering, health professionals, and accountants.
Check Eligibility →Victoria
Engineers, nurses, and trade professionals have strong 190 pathways. Melbourne is a top destination for skilled migrants.
Check Eligibility →Queensland
190 and 491 options across Brisbane and regional areas. Strong demand for health workers, engineers, and educators.
Check Eligibility →South Australia
Lower points cut-offs than eastern states. Adelaide offers 190 pathways across a broad range of occupations.
Check Eligibility →Western Australia
High demand for mining, resources, and construction professionals. WA 190 has its own independent occupation list.
Check Eligibility →Tasmania
491 regional pathways with favourable conditions for health, trades, and hospitality professionals.
Check Eligibility →Northern Territory
491 regional visa with strong streams for professionals willing to work in regional Northern Territory.
Check Eligibility →ACT (Canberra)
Canberra 190 program for skilled professionals with an ACT connection or relevant occupation in the ACT occupation list.
Check Eligibility →Not sure which state to nominate for? State occupation lists, minimum points requirements, and invitation trends change every few months. Our team monitors all 8 state and territory programs in real time and will match you to the nomination pathway with the best approval odds based on your occupation, points score, and location preference.
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