Digital Games
With almost a quarter of Australia's total game development studios based in NSW and access to the largest STEM talent pool in Australia, the NSW digital games ecosystem is growing off the back of highly skilled programmers, artists, creative hubs, diverse education offering and government support.
The NSW Government through Create NSW has supported the digital games industry with the 10% NSW Digital Games RebateExternal Link, which can be paired with the Australian Government's new 30% Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO)External Link.
Screen and Digital Technologies
NSW's long and continued investment in the screen industry has enabled strong digital capability in PDV and computer-generated imaging (CGI). Of the $2.29 billion spent on production in Australia in 2022, NSW accounted for a 45% share, setting a record of over $1 billion in expenditure. Almost half of Australia's total post-production work is being undertaken in NSW, as seen in Sydney - home to Fox Studios, the southern hemisphere's largest end-to-end production facility.
Lucrative rebates are on offer for post-production, digital ad visual effects production (PDV). Diverse NSW locations, experienced crews, world-class facilities and enviable lifestyle are also major attractions for Australian and international producers and directors.
Key facts
Australia's game development studios generate an annual revenue of $345.5 million, up 21% from 2022
Australia's culture and creative industries contributed $122.3 billion to the economy in 2022
87% of Australia's game development income is generated from offshore markets and investment
NSW accounts for 70% of Australia's creative industry exports
42% of creative industry jobs are based in NSW
Almost 50% of Australia's post-production industry is in NSW
Supporting your move to NSW
Investment NSW can connect you with a range of services and incentives available to businesses looking to grow.
Investment NSW offers bespoke services to businesses looking to build a presence within NSW.
The team at Investment NSW provides tailored advice on grants, rebates, programs and other incentives your business may be eligible for.
Whether you need a high-tech lab, an advanced manufacturing facility connected to a university or a greenfield site in regional NSW, we can assist.
We can work with you to establish a presence in a precinct or collaboration area suited to your needs.
We provide services to help you find the right accommodation:
- determining the type of accommodation to best meet your businesses requirements
- advice and support regarding opportunities available on Government land (both long and short term)
- support navigating the planning process
We can provide tailored information and data, including local market insights, on our focus areas.
We can introduce you to stakeholders who can support your growth objectives. This may include connecting you to:
- corporate partners
- business chambers
- industry associations
- technology precincts
- research institutes
- government agencies
We offer curated introductions to help you identify local partners, distributors, industry stakeholders and service providers.
Once you have established here, a wide range of services and programs are available to use NSW as a springboard into Asia. We can help you identify opportunities to expand in the region.
Our Business & Skilled Migration Program is highly supportive of NSW’s growing tech industries and precincts. The program attracts new and emerging digital technology capabilities and skills, provides visa and migration advice to businesses, and nominates high potential migration candidates to live and work in NSW.
These initiatives have spurred the growth of digital technology businesses across the state and are available to all organisations considering investment opportunities in NSW.
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Contact Investment NSW today to find out more about investment opportunities in New South Wales.