Australian PR Points Calculator
Calculate your points score for Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), Subclass 190 (State Nominated), and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) permanent residency visas. Check eligibility against the 65-point pass mark and discover actionable steps to boost your SkillSelect ranking.
You meet the official 65-point minimum pass mark to lodge an EOI. While 65-75 points can receive invitations for State Nominated Subclass 190/491 or shortage occupations (Teaching, Healthcare), Subclass 189 invitations for IT/Engineering typically require 85+ points.
General Skilled Migration (GSM) Criteria
Points based on your age on the date you receive an invitation to apply.
Score from IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1, or OET within 3 years.
Highest recognized qualification completed in Australia or recognized overseas.
Completed at least 2 academic years (min 16 calendar months) in a CRICOS-registered course in Australia.
Masters by research or PhD in STEM / ICT fields completed at an Australian university (min 2 academic years).
Completed Australian Study Requirement while living and studying in a designated regional area (Category 2 or 3).
Passed the NAATI CCL test or held community language translator/interpreter accreditation.
Completed an approved 44-week Professional Year in Australia in Accounting, ICT, or Engineering.
Points awarded based on single applicant status or spouse / de facto partner qualifications.
Select your target GSM visa subclass and state / family nomination.
Full-time (min 20 hrs/week) skilled employment in Australia in your nominated or closely related occupation.
Skilled employment outside Australia in your nominated or closely related occupation.
- Age at Time of Invitation+30 pts
- English Language Ability+10 pts
- Educational Qualifications+15 pts
- Australian Study Requirement+5 pts
- Specialist STEM Educational Qualification+0 pts
- Regional Australia Study Bonus+0 pts
- Credentialed Community Language (NAATI CCL)+0 pts
- Professional Year Program (PY)+0 pts
- Partner Skills & Marital Status+10 pts
- Australian Skilled Work Experience+0 pts
- Overseas Skilled Work Experience+0 pts
- Total Calculated Score70 Points
Actionable ways to add 10 to 35 points to your Expression of Interest (EOI):
Achieving PTE 79+ in all four bands adds an extra +10 points directly to your EOI tally.
View English Test Preparation Guide →Enrolling in a CRICOS course in designated regional cities (Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Hobart) awards +5 PR points plus extended post-study work rights.
Explore Regional Study Guide & Campuses →The Credentialed Community Language (CCL) online exam is conducted in over 40 community languages (Hindi, Punjabi, Mandarin, Spanish, Nepali, etc.) and awards 5 points upon passing.
Learn about NAATI CCL →For IT, Accounting, and Engineering graduates, completing an approved 44-week Professional Year program provides 5 points plus valuable Australian workplace internship experience.
View PR Pathways for Skilled Graduates →States and territories actively nominate skilled applicants in health, IT, engineering, and trades with lower competitive score cut-offs than Subclass 189.
Compare State Migration Destinations →Understanding the Australian GSM Points Test
The Australian Department of Home Affairs operates the General Skilled Migration (GSM) points test to select highly skilled economic migrants who contribute to Australia’s workforce. Invitations are managed through the SkillSelect platform.
Direct permanent residency without requiring state nomination or employer sponsorship. Purely based on point rankings among candidates in the same occupation.
Direct PR visa nominated by an Australian State or Territory (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT) based on local skill shortages. Grants 5 bonus points.
A 5-year provisional visa granting 15 bonus points for candidates willing to live and work in designated regional areas, with direct pathway to Subclass 191 PR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The statutory minimum pass mark to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Australian General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189, 190, and 491) is 65 points. However, because invitations are issued on a competitive rank-order basis via SkillSelect, highly popular occupations (such as Software Engineers, Accountants, and Mechanical Engineers) frequently require 85 to 95+ points for Subclass 189 invitations. Healthcare, Nursing, and Teaching occupations regularly receive invitations closer to 65–75 points, especially via State Nomination (Subclass 190/491).