I analyzed the latest round of EOI data, focusing on four occupations that everyone cares about most: Nursing, Social Work, Secondary Education, and Early Childhood Education. This analysis only considers score ranges with real competitive significance. Nursing remains the backbone of the field but faces the greatest pressure due to sheer numbers. There are 5,285 people scoring 75 points and above, with the majority concentrated in the 75–80 point range. This indicates that the lowest invitation score of 75 in the previous round may not be enough for the next round, and those with real competitive advantage are moving toward 80+. Although Nursing is still a key occupation, the sheer number of applicants is its biggest challenge. Early Childhood Education shows significant crowding in the high-score segments. There are 1,624 people scoring 85 and above, while lower score ranges are largely irrelevant for 189 invitations. The 85-point band is already very crowded, and the gap between 85 and 90 points reflects the difficulty of earning regional study or work experience points, which are not accessible to everyone. This explains why Early Childhood Education has long been capped at 85 points. While 85 points is the entry ticket for Early Childhood Education in 189, it is far from a guaranteed invitation. Secondary Education appears more rational but is beginning to cluster at higher scores. There are 907 people scoring 75 points and above, with 75 points forming the base and 80 points marking the main competitive tier. Although Secondary Education has fewer applicants than Nursing or Early Childhood Education, the trend is clear: 189 invitations cannot rely on low scores. Social Work is currently the least competitive among the four. With 651 people scoring 75 points and above, the main hurdle is achieving IELTS 7777. The overall pool is small, competition density is low, and invitation scores remain relatively stable compared to other occupations. High entry thresholds prove effective, as expected. Overall, Secondary Education and Social Work remain relatively favorable. Nursing, despite its large numbers, is a TIER 1 occupation with an annual cap of over 5,000 positions, and competition can push scores to 80 or higher. Currently, only Early Childhood Education risks following the path of Accounting in terms of intense competition.
