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Australian PR points calculator

Score yourself against the skilled migration points test for the subclass 189, 190 and 491. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.

Quick answer

How many points do you need for Australian PR?

The minimum to lodge an Expression of Interest is 65 points. That is a floor, not a pass mark — invitations are issued to the highest-ranked candidates within each occupation ceiling, so a competitive score is usually well above the minimum. The maximum available is 30 for age, 20 for English, 20 for employment, 20 for education, and 15 for a regional nomination.

Age at time of invitation

Points are awarded on your age when you are invited, not when you lodge the EOI.

English language ability

IELTS bands shown; PTE and TOEFL equivalents apply.

Skilled employment outside Australia

Years assessed as skilled in your nominated occupation, in the last 10 years.

Skilled employment in Australia

Counted in the last 10 years. Combined overseas + Australian employment points are capped at 20.

Highest educational qualification
Australian study requirement

At least 2 academic years of study in Australia meeting the requirement.

Specialist education qualification

A Masters by research or PhD from an Australian institution in a STEM field.

Credentialled community language

NAATI accreditation at the required level.

Professional Year in Australia
Study in regional Australia
Partner skills
State or family nomination

190 state nomination adds 5; 491 regional or eligible family sponsorship adds 15.

Points test questions

How many points do I need for Australian PR?

The minimum to lodge an Expression of Interest for a points-tested skilled visa is 65 points. That is a floor, not a pass mark — invitations go to the highest-ranked candidates in each occupation, and in practice competitive scores have been well above 65.

What gives the most points in the Australian points test?

Age gives the most, at up to 30 points for applicants aged 25 to 32. Superior English is next at 20 points, followed by skilled employment and educational qualifications at up to 20 each.

Are overseas and Australian employment points combined?

They are added, but the combined skilled employment score is capped at 20 points. Years of overseas and Australian experience beyond that cap do not add further points.

Do I get points for a state nomination?

Yes. A subclass 190 state nomination adds 5 points and a subclass 491 regional nomination or eligible family sponsorship adds 15 points. Both come with obligations to live and work in the nominating state or region.

Is this calculator official?

No. It is a free estimating tool that follows the published points table. Confirm your score against the Department of Home Affairs points table and seek advice from a registered migration agent (MARA) before lodging anything.

Read more: how SkillSelect and invitation rounds work, which occupation lists feed which visas, and the Engineers Australia skills assessment you need before you can claim most of these points.

Points look good? The assessment comes first.

You cannot claim occupation or employment points without a positive skills assessment. Send us your CV — we will confirm your ANZSCO code and tell you what your report needs to demonstrate.

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