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Quick Answer
- Australia AI market: A$16.4B (~$10.8B) in 2027 (DISR)
- NZ AI market: NZ$2.1B (AI Forum NZ)
- Regional AI workforce: 142,000 (DISR + StatsNZ)
- Australia National AI Centre budget: A$101.2M (DISR)
- VC into AU AI H1 2027: $1.4B (Cut Through Venture)
Key Australia/Oceania AI Statistics
Australia launched its National AI Centre under CSIRO in 2024 with A$101.2M. New Zealand's AI Strategy (2023) focuses on AgriTech. CSIRO Data61 employs 1,400 researchers. Responsible AI Network has certified 214 Australian orgs by 2027.
Market Data
| Metric | 2027 Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia AI market | A$16.4B | DISR |
| NZ AI market | NZ$2.1B | AI Forum NZ |
| Australia AI startups | 642 | StartupAus |
| NZ AI startups | 148 | NZTech |
| AI patents AU (2026) | 2,140 | IP Australia |
| National AI Centre | A$101.2M | DISR |
| CSIRO Data61 researchers | 1,400 | CSIRO |
| RAI Network certified orgs | 214 | CSIRO |
| AU AI VC H1 2027 | $1.4B | Cut Through Venture |
| Government AI use cases | 340 | DTA AI Dashboard |
State Breakdown (Australia)
| State | AI Companies | AI Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| NSW (Sydney) | 284 | 42,100 |
| VIC (Melbourne) | 218 | 34,600 |
| QLD | 68 | 11,200 |
| WA | 48 | 8,400 |
| ACT | 24 | 6,800 |
Adoption
- ASX 200 firms using AI: 88% (McKinsey AU)
- Australian SMEs: 34% (ABS)
- NZ large firms: 71% (AI Forum NZ)
- Government AI use cases (AU): 340 (DTA)
Sources
- DISR — Australia AI Action Plan 2027
- CSIRO Data61 — Research Report 2027
- AI Forum NZ — State of AI 2027
- StartupAus — Crossroads 2027
- IP Australia — Patents 2026
- Cut Through Venture — Australia VC 2027
- ABS — Business Characteristics 2027
- DTA — AI in Government Australia 2027
- McKinsey Australia — State of AI 2027
- NZTech — Digital NZ 2027
Conclusion
Australia and Oceania in 2027 are mid-sized but research-rich. More at misar.blog.