Unlike Canada, Australia is based on only one eligibility point calculator. An aspiring applicant should meet the criteria of 65 points, to be eligible to apply for Australian Permanent residency. To check your eligibility please refer the below table and calculate your points accordingly:

AGE	POINTS
18-less than 25 years	25
25-less than 33 years	30
33-less than 40 years	15
40- less than 45 years	15
45 years and above	0

LANGUAGE ABILITY	POINTS
Competent English	0
Proficient English	10
Superior English	20

SKILLED EMPLOYMENT IN THE LAST 10 YEARS – OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA	POINTS
Less than 3 years	0
3- less than 5 years	05
5- less than 8 years	10
8years and above	15

SKILLED EMPLOYMENT IN THE LAST 10 YEARS – IN AUSTRALIA	POINTS
Less than 1 year	0
1- less than 3 years	05
3 – less than 5 years	10
5- less than 8 years	15
8 years and above	20

QUALIFICATIONS	POINTS
A Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard.	20
A Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard.	15
A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia	10
An award or qualification recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation.	10

AUSTRALIAN STUDY REQUIREMENT	POINTS
At least one degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement.	05

SPECIALIST EDUCATION QUALIFICATION	POINTS
A Master’s degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant field.	05

OTHER	POINTS
Accredited in a community language	05
Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area that meets the Australian study requirement	05
Partner skill qualifications	05
Professional year in Australia	05