Australia PR Points Calculator — Estimate Your Skilled Migration Points

Age Band

English Proficiency

Skilled Employment — Overseas (years)

Skilled Employment — In Australia (years)

Highest Qualification

Other Factors (partner skills, regional study, etc.) Add points from partner skills, Australian study, regional study, etc.

Estimated Total Points

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How to Use This Tool

Select the option that best matches your age, English proficiency, work experience, and education.
Add any additional points you qualify for (partner skills, Australian study requirement, regional study, professional year, etc.) in the "Other Factors" field.
Click Estimate Points to see your indicative total score.
Compare against the current minimum of 65 points — and check recent invitation rounds, since a higher score is often needed to actually receive an invitation.

How Australia's Points Test Works

Australia's General Skilled Migration program (covering subclasses 189, 190, and 491) uses a points-based test to assess Expression of Interest (EOI) applications. Points are awarded across several factors — age, English language ability, skilled employment experience (both overseas and in Australia), educational qualifications, and additional factors like partner skills or Australian study.

Key Factors and Their Weighting

Age: Peaks at 30 points for the 25–32 age band, and decreases for younger or older applicants, reflecting the longer expected working contribution of that age group.
English proficiency: "Superior" English (equivalent to IELTS 8 or higher in each band) earns the maximum 20 points.
Skilled employment: Experience both overseas and within Australia is scored separately, with Australian experience generally weighted more heavily.
Education: A relevant Doctorate earns the maximum 20 points, followed by Bachelor's/Master's degrees.

Meeting the Threshold Isn't Enough

While 65 points is the minimum required to submit an Expression of Interest, actual invitation rounds are competitive — in many recent years, the effective cut-off for receiving an invitation has been significantly higher than 65 for popular occupations. A higher score improves your chances but doesn't guarantee an invitation.

Why This Is an Estimate

The Department of Home Affairs periodically updates specific point allocations and eligible factors. This calculator reflects the general structure of the test as commonly understood, but always verify current, exact point values on the official Department of Home Affairs website before relying on this for a real application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum points score needed?

You need a minimum of 65 points to be eligible to submit an Expression of Interest, though actual invitation rounds are often competitive and may require a higher score depending on your occupation and year.

Does this calculator reflect the exact current point allocations?

It reflects the general, commonly understood structure of the points test. The Department of Home Affairs updates specific criteria periodically, so always verify exact current point values on their official website before an actual application.

Do partner skills always add points?

Partner skill points are only available for certain visa subclasses and specific eligibility criteria (like the partner also being skilled and under 45) — check official guidance to see if this applies to your specific situation.

This calculator is provided for general informational and estimation purposes only. Results should not be treated as professional financial, tax, legal, medical, or engineering advice. Always verify critical calculations with a qualified professional or official source before making decisions.