Melbourne Data Centres

Accelerate your digital strategy with NEXTDC Melbourne data centres - the most connected and cloud-enabled facilities in Victoria. Strategically located near the CBD and major infrastructure hubs, our Tier III & Tier IV facilities meet accelerating compute and power requirements across Melbourne's growing digital economy. Our interconnected Melbourne data centres offer exceptional networking & scalability to ensure your digital infrastructure is secure, cloud connected and future ready.

5.0 M

Population

130,200m²+

Technical Space

100%

Uptime

24/7

World-Class Security

Data Centres

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Security

Our Melbourne data centres are designed to deliver a seamless defence-in-depth experience. Built to adhere to the highest global security standards while enabling frictionless onsite access 24/7 for authorised personnel.

100% Uptime

100% Uptime: Operate with certainty. Our Uptime certified Tier IV and Tier III world-class data centres deliver superior service excellence, without disruption to our customers.

State-of-the-art AI Data Centres

Interconnected via AXON. Fully redundant, 100% geodiverse DCI pathways between all facilities. NEXTDC’s Melbourne data centres offer superior network connectivity resilience, performance and security when it comes to bridging the distance and minimising latency between your primary location and DR site, enabling you to failover in as little as a nanosecond.


Technical Specifications	M1 Melbourne Data Centre	M2 Melbourne Data Centre	M3 Melbourne Data Centre	M4 Melbourne Data Centre
Location	826 Lorimer Street Port Melbourne VIC 3207	75 Sharps Road Tullamarine VIC 3043	25 Indwe Street West Footscray VIC 3012	454 St Pauls Terrace Fortitude Valley Queensland 4006
Target IT Capacity (MW)	15	120	150	80
Technical Space (m2)	6,000	25,000	41,000	58,200
Target PUE	- Design PUE, 12-month average 1.35 - PUE Efficiency 1.28 12 months average	- Design PUE, 12-month average 1.28 - PUE Efficiency 1.4 12 months average	~1.25/1.10	In Planning
Uptime Certification	- UI Tier III Certification of Design - UI Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility - UI Tier III Gold for Operational Sustainability	- UI Tier IV Certification of Design - UI Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility - UI Tier IV Gold for Operational Sustainability	- UI Tier IV Certification of Design - UI Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility - UI Tier IV Gold for Operational Sustainability	(Target) - UI Tier IV Design and Construct - UI Tier IV Constructed Facility - UI Tier IV Gold for Operational Sustainability
ISO	ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, SOC1, SOC2, PCI-DSS, UI Tier III, NABERS 5 Stars	ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, SOC1, SOC2, PCI-DSS, UI Tier IV	ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, SOC1, SOC2, PCI-DSS, UI Tier IV	In Planning
Cooling	- N+1 high efficiency water-cooled chillers, cooling towers and pumps - Dual Primary pipework header and distribution system for redundancy - Leak detection system for critical plant areas - CRAC units all located in secure plant corridor outside data hall suites. - Hot aisle containment systems for data halls 1,2 and 3; Cold aisle containment systems in halls 4,5 and 6	- Hot aisle containment, no raised floor - Vertiv evaporative free cooling units - N+1 independent cooling systems, providing high levels of reliability and industry leading PUE of 1.28 (yearly average) or 1.10 (yearly lowest) - 24 hours of water stored on-site (minimum)	- Hot aisle containment, ceiling plenum hot return space - Stulz fan walls with indirect and direct economy cycle free cooling. Magnetic bearing high efficiency chillers - N+1 independent cooling systems, providing high levels of reliability and industry leading PUE target of 1.29 (yearly average target) and capable winter a PUE target of 1.15 dependent on client supply air temperature setpoints. - 24 hours of water stored on-site (minimum)	In Planning

Ensuring that your data centre is certified for 100% uptime, particularly with a Tier IV certification, is crucial for maintaining operational excellence, instilling confidence in stakeholders, and safeguarding against potential financial losses due to downtime.

Uptime Institute's globally recognised certification provides a reliable benchmark for organisations striving for the highest standards in data centre infrastructure and operations.

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NEXTDC®: Where AI Thrives™

Powering the Future with NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Centres

NEXTDC Nvidia preferred partner

The DGX-Ready Data Center program simplifies the process for customers to find suitable locations to house their AI infrastructure. Importantly, NVIDA certified partners have the necessary capabilities, including sufficient power, several liquid cooling systems, and robust interconnection infrastructure to accelerate and achieve valuable AI outcomes.

As requirements continue to evolve, we’re here to adapt and provide the reliability and flexibility needed for next-generation workloads.

Leading The Way In Sustainable Data Centre Solutions

As Australia’s most environmentally advanced and highly certified data centre operator, we provide our customers assurance that their IT is running in the most sustainable facilities in the country.

NEXTDC is dedicated to creating an infrastructure platform that is reliable, secure, and energy-efficient, ensuring support for future generations. Our mission is to help customers harness the digital age to drive more sustainable and energy-efficient business outcomes. This includes operating to established waste and water management best practices. By focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and operational excellence, we are working towards a target of 100% renewable energy.

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A word from our customers

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“Our customers are relying on the ability to run AI-powered applications without interruption, for as long as they need. Having a partner that allows us to execute on that while scaling and remaining flexible is crucial for our growth.”

SharonAI

“We never have to worry about resilience, reliability, or security concerns. We know those risks are taken off the table for us by NEXTDC.”

John Reisinger

CTO

"With infrastructure in NEXTDC’s facilities, we can then use the AXON network to quickly and easily, connect and deploy to any cloud platform we want."

Mark Naidoo

Head of IT Architecture

“NEXTneutral is a low-cost and low-complexity method for Jemena to make genuine progress towards our net zero journey.”

Igor Jovanovic

Cloud Engineering Manager

“With infrastructure in NEXTDC’s facilities, we can then use the AXON network to connect and deploy to any cloud platform we want.”

John Cloud

Head of IT Architecture

“NEXTDC has a proven track record of reliability in the data centre industry. We have a presence with every other NEXTDC facility in the country.”

Radek Tkaczyk

Service Delivery Manager

NEXTDC is actively engaged in several sustainability initiatives, reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility. Some key initiatives include:

Carbon Neutral Solutions: NEXTDC is proud to be 100% carbon neutral and is a certified member of the Australian Government's Climate Active program. We offer carbon-neutral solutions to support our customers' business needs in an ethical and sustainable manner.

Zero-Waste Requirements: NEXTDC adheres to zero-waste requirements as part of our overall sustainability approach. M1 Melbourne data centre is TRUE Waste certified.

100% Carbon Offsets: We ensure our operations are environmentally responsible by offsetting 100% of their carbon emissions.

Sustainable E-Waste Recycling Program: NEXTDC has implemented a program for recycling electronic waste responsibly, further contributing to sustainability.

Energy Efficiency: NEXTDC places a strong emphasis on energy efficiency, meticulously measuring and managing Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rates to set new benchmarks in data centre sustainability excellence.

These initiatives demonstrate NEXTDC's dedication to reducing the environmental impact and promoting sustainability within the industry.

NEXTDC ensures data centre security through a combination of advanced physical, procedural, and technological measures. Key security features include:

Physical Security:

Anti-Scale Perimeter and Ballistic Rated Security: Robust barriers to prevent unauthorised access.

Secure Loading Docks: Controlled areas for deliveries.

Digital Motion-Sensitive CCTV Cameras: Extensive surveillance coverage to monitor activities.

Access Controls:

Anti-Cloning Card Encryption: Secure card access to prevent cloning.

Two-Factor Biometric Fingerprint Access: Enhanced authentication through biometric verification.

Procedural Safeguards:

Stringent Policies and Procedures: Comprehensive guidelines for maintaining security and compliance.

These measures ensure that NEXTDC's data centres provide a secure environment for customers' digital infrastructure, protecting against unauthorised access and potential threats.

Interconnectivity plays a crucial role at NEXTDC, serving as the backbone of our data centre offerings. Here are the key aspects of interconnectivity at NEXTDC:

Extensive Ecosystem Access via AXON: NEXTDC provides access to Australia's largest network of physical and virtual connectivity options. This includes direct on-ramps to the world's largest cloud platforms and the country's richest sovereign ecosystem of carriers and digital service providers.

Global Reach: Directly connect to Asia and the world, enabling seamless international connectivity with easy access to subsea cables.

Secure and Resilient Solutions: NEXTDC ensures that AXON and DCI interconnectivity solutions are secure and resilient, supporting the modern digital economy and empowering businesses to accelerate their digital transformations.

Flexibility and Agility: NEXTDC offers flexible and agile interconnectivity solutions at the bandwidth and duration required, allowing customers to quickly scale and adapt to changing business needs and technological advancements while only paying for what you use.

These features ensure that NEXTDC's customers can leverage robust, reliable, and scalable connectivity solutions to enhance their business operations and digital initiatives.