Victoria Points Test Calculator
The Victoria Points Test (VPT) is the score Victoria uses to rank Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for subclass 190 and 491 state nomination. It adds up 7 factors to a maximum of 950 points. This free calculator applies the Victorian Government’s tables published on 13 October 2026 and sends you a PDF breakdown of every factor.
Last updated 14 October 2026 · Points tables checked against Live in Melbourne on 14 October 2026
What this calculator checks
- All 7 VPT factors, using the Victorian Government’s 2026–27 tables (13 October 2026).
- 1,130 ANZSCO occupations, searchable by name or 6-digit code. Choose yours and the occupation’s skill level is filled in for you.
- Whether your occupation is on Victoria’s 2026–27 priority list (101 occupations in 4 industries).
- A PDF report with your points for each factor and what they mean.
How does the Victorian Points Test work?
Victoria scores every ROI with the VPT and ranks ROIs from highest to lowest. In each invitation round it invites the highest totals in two ways: across all eligible occupations, and within each priority industry. The VPT uses information from your SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) and your Victorian ROI.
| Selection route | Who you are compared with | Who is invited |
|---|---|---|
| Most competitive | All ROIs in all eligible occupations | The highest VPT totals in the pool at that round |
| Priority industry | ROIs in the same priority industry or subgroup | The highest VPT totals within that industry |
You are considered under both routes automatically when you submit an ROI. Victoria cannot prioritise ROIs for personal reasons such as age or an expiring visa.
What are the 7 VPT factors and their maximum points?
The VPT scores 7 weighted factors. Age carries the most weight, at up to 300 points, followed by English at up to 200 and annual earnings in Victoria at up to 150. The maximum possible total is 950 points.
| Factor | Maximum points | How it is scored |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 300 | 300 at ages 20–29, falling to 16 at age 44. The table stops at 44. |
| English language | 200 | Competent 0 · Proficient 100 · Superior 200 |
| Years of experience in your nominated occupation | 100 | 6 bands, from 0 years (0) to more than 8 years (100) |
| Educational qualification | 100 | Other 25 · Bachelor or Honours 50 · Masters 75 · PhD 100 |
| Occupation skill level | 50 | ANZSCO skill level 1 only; levels 2 and 3 score 0 |
| Partner’s skill | 50 | Only if all 3 partner conditions below are met |
| Annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria | 150 | 19 bands, from $80,000 (8 points) to $170,000 and over (150) |
| Total | 950 |
Partner’s skill — all 3 must apply: you claimed 10 points for Partner Skills in your SkillSelect EOI; your partner will be included in your state-nominated visa application; and your partner’s occupation is on the current priority list. If you are single or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, this factor scores 0.
Full tables: Live in Melbourne – Victorian Points Test.
Is there a pass mark for the Victorian Points Test?
No. The VPT has no fixed pass mark. Victoria invites the ROIs with the highest totals in each round, so the score needed changes from round to round. Victoria does not publish cut-off scores and says it cannot tell applicants how likely they are to be invited.
How is the VPT different from the 65-point SkillSelect test?
They are two separate tests, and you need to meet both. The Australian Government’s SkillSelect points test decides whether you are eligible for a skilled visa and needs at least 65 points. The VPT only ranks your ROI for Victorian nomination. A high VPT score cannot make up for fewer than 65 SkillSelect points.
| Victorian Points Test | SkillSelect points test | |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Victorian Government | Australian Government |
| What it decides | Your rank for Victorian nomination | Whether you meet the points requirement for a skilled visa |
| Pass mark | None | At least 65 points |
| Maximum score | 950 | Not comparable |
| Uses information from | Your SkillSelect EOI and your Victorian ROI | Your SkillSelect EOI |
Do not add the two scores together. They use different scales.
Which occupations are on Victoria’s 2026–27 priority list?
Victoria’s 2026–27 priority list has 101 occupations in 4 industries: healthcare, social assistance, education and construction. ROIs in these occupations are also ranked against others in the same industry or subgroup. Type your occupation into the calculator to check it by name or ANZSCO code.
| Priority industry or subgroup | Occupations | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 59 | Registered Nurse (13 specialisations), Midwife, Physiotherapist, Sonographer, Psychiatrist |
| Social assistance | 6 | Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Welfare Worker |
| Education – Teachers | 4 | Secondary School Teacher, Special Needs Teacher |
| Education – Early Childhood | 1 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher |
| Construction – Professionals | 6 | Construction Project Manager, Surveyor, Geotechnical Engineer |
| Construction – Trades | 25 | Electrician (General), Plumber (General), Carpenter, Motor Mechanic (General) |
Early Childhood Teachers with at least 1 year of relevant work experience and Proficient or Superior English are prioritised for invitation. Working for a hospital, school or builder does not put you on the list: your nominated occupation and its ANZSCO code must match.
How are earnings counted in the Victorian Points Test?
Earnings points apply only if you live in Victoria and work in skilled employment (ANZSCO skill level 1, 2 or 3) for an employer physically located in Victoria — regional Victoria for subclass 491. Use your base salary before tax, without superannuation. Points start at $80,000 a year (8 points) and reach 150 points at $170,000 or more.
- Include: wages, paid leave, penalty rates, commissions (sales roles only) and salary-sacrificed amounts.
- Do not include: employer superannuation, overtime, allowances, bonuses, share options, reimbursements or government payments.
- More than one job: count only your highest-paying eligible job.
- The job does not have to match your nominated occupation, as long as it is skilled.
- Living overseas: you do not claim earnings.
- Do not overestimate. Victoria refuses nominations where the claimed earnings are higher than actual earnings.
Source: Victoria’s Annual Earnings Estimation guide.
Where are the published VPT rules unclear?
The experience bands overlap. Victoria lists “1 year” (20 points) and “1–3 years” (40), and “1–3 years” and “3–5 years” share a boundary at 3. There is no band for 5 to 6 years. Our calculator shows the bands exactly as published and asks you to choose the lower band where you sit on a boundary, so your estimate is not overstated.
If your experience falls on one of these boundaries, check your employment dates with us before relying on the score.
About this calculator
We built and maintain this calculator. This calculator’s functions are reviewed and endorsed by the team of professional registered migration agents at visayab migration agency: Dr. Sirous Ahmadi MARN 0854826, Mrs. Negin Safaee MARN 1791573 and Dr. Nasim Foroughi MARN 1683778 (check the register). The points tables come from the Victorian Government’s VPT page published on 13 October 2026. We compare them with that page every week and update the calculator after a person reviews any change. Occupation skill levels come from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ ANZSCO classification.
What it cannot do: predict whether you will be invited. Victoria does not publish cut-off scores, and your real score depends on the evidence in your EOI and ROI.
Want your score checked against your documents? Book a consultation with our team of Registered Migration Agents. We will check each claim against your evidence and tell you which ones need clarifying.
General information only, not migration advice. The VPT has no pass mark and no score guarantees an invitation. You must also meet the Australian Government’s visa requirements, including at least 65 SkillSelect points. The Department of Home Affairs decides every visa application.
Sources: Live in Melbourne – Victorian Points Test (13 October 2026) · Annual Earnings Estimation guide · Home Affairs skilled occupation list · Home Affairs subclass 190 points table
Victorian Points Test FAQs
Is this Victorian Points Test calculator official?
No. It is an independent estimate we built using the Victorian Government’s VPT tables published on 13 October 2026. Your official VPT total is calculated by Victoria from your SkillSelect Expression of Interest and your Victorian Registration of Interest. The official tables are on the Live in Melbourne website.
What is a good Victorian Points Test score?
There is no published target. The VPT has no pass mark, and Victoria invites the highest-scoring ROIs in each round, so the score needed changes from round to round. Victoria does not publish cut-off scores. Compare your score with the maximum for each factor to see where you could gain points.
Does the Victorian Points Test replace the 65-point SkillSelect test?
No. You need both. The Australian Government’s SkillSelect points test decides whether you meet the points requirement for a skilled visa, with a minimum of 65 points. The VPT only ranks your ROI for Victorian nomination. A high VPT score cannot make up for fewer than 65 SkillSelect points.
How can I improve my Victorian Points Test score?
Moving from Proficient to Superior English adds 100 VPT points, and so does moving from Competent to Proficient. More experience, a higher qualification and skilled earnings in Victoria can also add points. Age points fall each year from age 30, so waiting to improve one factor can lower another. Check the net effect first.
At what age do I stop getting Victorian Points Test points?
The VPT age table stops at 44, which scores 16 points. Ages 20 to 29 score the maximum of 300, and points fall each year from age 30. Federal subclass 190 and 491 visas also require you to be under 45 when invited.
Can I get earnings points if I live overseas?
No. Earnings points apply only to people living in Victoria who work in skilled employment for an employer physically located in Victoria, or in regional Victoria for subclass 491. If you live overseas, you do not claim earnings in your ROI and this factor scores 0.
Does my partner give me Victorian Points Test points?
Only if all 3 conditions apply: you claimed 10 points for Partner Skills in your SkillSelect EOI, your partner is included in your state-nominated visa application, and your partner’s occupation is on Victoria’s current priority list. Otherwise the partner factor scores 0, including for single applicants.
Do NAATI CCL, Professional Year or Australian study give VPT points?
Not directly. The VPT has 7 factors: age, English, experience, education, occupation skill level, partner’s skill and earnings in Victoria. These other items can add points to your SkillSelect score, which still needs to reach at least 65, but they are not separate VPT factors.
Is Victoria’s 2026–27 skilled nomination program open?
As at 13 October 2026, Victoria says its 2026–27 program will open soon for ROIs and that eligibility criteria will be published when it opens. Check Live in Melbourne for the opening announcement before you submit or pay for an ROI.
Why do I need to enter my details to see my score?
Your score and factor-by-factor breakdown are in a PDF report we send you. We use your name, email and phone number to send the report and to contact you about your enquiry. The calculator itself is free.
Can Victoria or a migration agent tell me my chance of being invited?
No one can. Victoria says it cannot tell applicants how likely they are to be invited or how their score compares with others. Invitations depend on the other ROIs in the pool and the limited places in each round. A registered migration agent can check whether your claims are supported by evidence.