Equinix Melbourne
Operated by Equinix
Capacity
147.2MW
Tier Level
Tier 4
Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy
PUE
1.63
PoorGreen Score
35/ 100
Certifications
3
Nearest IXP
IX Australia Melbourne
1 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Equinix Melbourne |
| Operator | Equinix |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 147.2 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.63Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 4 — Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy |
| Location | 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates | -37.8160, 144.9497 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 530 gCO2/kWhPoor |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
1
IXPs within 50 km
1
IXPs within 100 km
1
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX Australia Melbourne | Melbourne | 1 km | 100 |
| MegaPort IX Sydney | Sydney | 715 km | 150 |
| NZIX Auckland | Auckland | 2627 km | 60 |
| APE Auckland | Auckland | 2629 km | 45 |
| IIX Jakarta | Jakarta | 5206 km | 400 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Below average efficiency, room for improvement
4.5% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
35.4/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇦🇺 AU)
Est. Annual CO2
1114.0ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇦🇺 Australia)
Equinix Portfolio
Equinix
159 facilities across 19 countries
Total Facilities
159
Countries
19
Facility Types
Countries Present
Local Market Context
12
Facilities in Melbourne
66
Facilities in Australia
4
Operators in Melbourne
#2
City rank in Australia
Melbourne ranks #2 in Australia by facility count, with 12 data centers operated by 4 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Melbourne
Melbourne has 12 facilities from 4 operators.
AirTrunk
NEXTDC
Digital RealtyNearby Facilities from Other Operators
AirTrunk MEL1
VerifiedAirTrunk·Melbourne, Australiahyperscale
40 MW
Tier 3
1.28
NEXTDC M2 Melbourne
VerifiedNEXTDC·Melbourne, Australiacolocation
18 MW
Tier 3
1.32
NEXTDC·Melbourne, Australiacolocation
83.5 MW
Tier 2
1.29
NEXTDC Melbourne 2
VerifiedNEXTDC·Melbourne, Australiacolocation
99.4 MW
Tier 3
1.35
AirTrunk Melbourne 3
VerifiedAirTrunk·Melbourne, Australiahyperscale
146.5 MW
Tier 2
1.33
AirTrunk·Melbourne, Australiahyperscale
23 MW
Tier 3
1.74
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equinix Melbourne?
Equinix Melbourne is a colocation data center operated by Equinix in Melbourne, Australia, with 147.2 MW capacity and Tier 4 certification.
What certifications does Equinix Melbourne have?
Equinix Melbourne holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
How efficient is Equinix Melbourne?
Equinix Melbourne has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.63, which is rated as "poor". This is 4.5% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Equinix Melbourne?
The nearest IXP is IX Australia Melbourne in Melbourne, located 1 km away with 100 connected participants.