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Points calculator: 189, 190 and 491
Official points tables as at 16 July 2026. Checked 22 October 2026. Answer what you can prove with documents.
English test scores for each level
| Level | IELTS (each part) | PTE Academic (L / R / W / S) |
|---|---|---|
| Competent | 6 in each part | 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 |
| Proficient | 7 in each part | 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 |
| Superior | 8 in each part | 69 / 70 / 85 / 88 |
Scores are the minimum in each part: listening, reading, writing, speaking. Tests taken on or after 7 August 2025. Online tests are not accepted. Other tests are listed on the official pages. Home Affairs pages updated 21 September 2026.
Points are assessed when you are invited, and every claim needs evidence. A points score is not an invitation or a visa. Invitations depend on each round and on everyone else in the pool. Sources: Home Affairs: 189 points table (updated 11 June 2026) · Home Affairs: 190 points table (updated 16 July 2026) · Home Affairs: 491 points table (updated 16 July 2026)
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Home Affairs charges as at 1 July 2026. Checked 22 October 2026. Our professional fees are separate.
Other costs that may apply
Charges are set by the Department of Home Affairs and are per person. They are separate from our professional fees. The official table and the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator always prevail. Eligible citizens of Pacific Island countries, Timor-Leste and ASEAN countries may pay less for some visas. Official pricing table · Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator
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