Game developer revenue
AU$608.5m[1]
FY25 survey estimate. The voluntary survey had 141 studio responses and included supplementary revenue data from a selected panel.
Market · National
Australia
Australia’s games market combines local development and exports with national consumer and esports activity. IGEA’s FY25 studio survey reported AU$608.5 million in developer revenue, based on voluntary responses and supplementary data from selected studios.
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Updated September 27, 2026Market snapshot
Full-time studio positions
2,443[1]
FY25 Australian Game Developer Survey finding; scope is surveyed game-development businesses.
City footprint
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and a large Australian business, cultural and live-event market. Its sports precinct includes Rod Laver Arena, which hosted the playoff stage of Intel Extreme Masters Melbourne 2025.
Perth
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and a base for gaming and esports organizations including Pentanet.
Sydney
Sydney is Australia's financial and business services hub and a major convention, exhibition and live-event market centred on Darling Harbour.
References2
- [1]Australia’s video game industry shows revenue of AU$608.5 million — Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA)
- [2]Sydney skyline at dusk - Dec 2008.jpg — Wikimedia Commons
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