Digital economy
Victoria is home to one of the nation’s leading digital economies, built on the state’s digital infrastructure, research and developments capabilities, technology precincts and talented workforce.
The Digital Strategy 2021-2026
Key outcomes that underpin Victoria’s digital vision:
- better, fairer, more accessible services
- a digital-ready public sector
- a thriving digital economy.
In delivering on these outcomes, we will improve the experience individuals, communities and businesses have with government.
For each outcome, the Digital Strategy identifies 5 key objectives that will help drive the digital experience transformation across the Victorian Government.
A thriving digital economy seeks to attract talent, upskill our communities and businesses, create jobs and bridge the digital divide.
Download the Victorian Government Digital Strategy 2021-2026 to learn more.
The Digital Technology sector
The Victorian Digital Technology Sector Factsheet, released in 2024, is used to understand trends and emerging issues and to guide policy and program development work. It provides key statistics and insights, economic modelling and its contribution to the digital economy.
In 2023, Victoria has one of Australia’s leading digital technology sectors in terms of number of businesses, size of the technology workforce and revenue generated. The sector plays an important role in enabling Victoria’s digital economy, and economic performance across other industries.
- 2023 Factsheet Victorian Digital Technology Sector Factsheet 2023 (PDF 573 KB)
2023 Factsheet - accessible version Accessible Victorian Digital Technology Sector Factsheet 2023 (DOCX 1882.03 KB)
- 2022 Factsheet Victorian Digital Technology Sector Factsheet 2022 (PDF 323.75 KB)
2022 Factsheet - accessible version Accessible Victorian Digital Technology Sector Factsheet 2022 (DOCX 52.28 KB) - 2019 Factsheet Victorian ICT Industry Fact Sheet 2019 (PDF 301.89 KB)
2019 Factsheet - accessible version Accessible Victorian Digital Technology Sector Factsheet 2019 (DOCX 64.9 KB) - 2018 Factsheet Victorian Digital Technology Sector Factsheet 2018 (PDF 259.23 KB)
2018 Factsheet - accessible version Accessible Victorian Digital Technology Sector Factsheet 2018 (DOC 137 KB)
Initiatives and investments
Cremorne Digital Hub
The Victorian Government has established a flagship digital hub in Cremorne which will anchor the ongoing development of a global innovation and technology precinct at Cremorne. To find out more, visit Cremorne Digital Hub.
SummerTech LIVE
SummerTech LIVE is a program bridging the digital skills gap for businesses and giving students and recent graduates invaluable on-the-job experience.
To find out more, visit SummerTech LIVE.
Digital Jobs
The Digital Jobs program aims to build the state’s digital workforce by upskilling mid-career Victorians so they can transition into digital careers.
To find out more, visit Digital Jobs
Page last updated: 5 June 2024