Wondering whether 70 points is competitive for Cardiologist (also known as Heart Specialist, Cardiac Physician)? Below is where a 70-point score actually sits in the live SkillSelect pool for Cardiologist (ANZSCO 253312) as at September 2026: how many submitted EOIs rank ahead of you, how many are tied, and what that means for each visa pathway.
Quick answer
Cardiologist with 70 points is a strong position for the Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) as at September 2026. In the live SkillSelect pool for Cardiologist, about 10 submitted EOIs rank ahead of you and 10 sit level with your score. SkillSelect invites the highest scores first, which puts you in the top quarter of the pool, a competitive position. At this level the wait is about round timing, not competition, so lodge your EOI as soon as your skills assessment is in.
Where 70 Points Puts You for Cardiologist
| Pathway | Your ranking score | Submitted EOIs ranked ahead | Tied at your score | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | 70 | 10 | 10 | Top 25% |
Source: SkillSelect submitted-EOI points data for Cardiologist (national pool), as at September 2026. Counts are rounded by the Department of Home Affairs; small buckets sit at a suppression floor. Higher scores are invited first, and ties are separated by EOI date.
Reading the Numbers
SkillSelect ranks every Expression of Interest by points and invites from the top down, so your real question is not whether you pass a mark but how many people sit above you. For the Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), 70 points is a ranking score of 70. The table above reads that score against the Cardiologist pool position by position.
These figures are the national Cardiologist pool as at September 2026. They move every month as EOIs are submitted, invited or expire, and this page is rebuilt from the live data on every update, so the numbers stay current.
See Your Real, Personalised Position
This page uses the national pool for Cardiologist. For your exact queue position, factoring in your occupation, your state options and the live round history, run your own numbers:
- Check Your Real Chances — where your score sits in the live EOI queue.
- Points Calculator — confirm your score, then see the queue for it.
Cardiologist at Other Points Scores
See how the competition changes at other scores for Cardiologist: 65 points · 70 points · 75 points · 80 points · 85 points · 90 points · 95 points.
Related Pages
- Full Cardiologist pathway guide (visas, fees, assessing body, all-state EOI table)
- All invitation rounds
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