Here are Iscah’s latest estimates of how long we think you will have to wait for a 189 invitation. Depending on when you lodged your EOI, what the effect date is and the occupation.
These estimates are heavily influenced by the number of invitations that DIBP/DHA issue each round, the limitations against some of the pro rata occupations, and a number of other factors listed here – https://iscah.com/use-189-eoi-predictions/
189 EOI Estimates for 8th February 2018