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Data centre projects in Victoria
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Melbourne is Australia's second-largest data centre market and one that is growing quickly. The city's connectivity, the availability of suitable industrial land in the inner and middle suburbs, and a deep pool of technical talent make it a natural location for expansion. Victoria's offshore wind development is creating longer-term interest from operators seeking large volumes of renewable energy, and several projects have begun structuring offtake arrangements with wind developers. The state's grid is under pressure in parts of the network, and large new loads require careful engagement with AEMO and AusNet on connection timing and capacity availability.
Tracked capacity
8,032 MW total (market scope)
By Project StatusMarket snapshot
RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline. Across data centre in Victoria, RenewMap tracks 74 active projects with a total capacity of 8,032 MW.
MW tracked
8,032
Projects tracked
74
Projects in the pipeline
36
Operating projects
38
Latest project updates
For data centre projects in Victoria there were 9 major updates in the last three months. RenewMap monitors for updates including new projects, development application activity, EPBC updates and status changes. Learn more about updates in RenewMap.
2 days ago
A new data centre project was added in Victoria
8 days ago
A data centre development application was submitted in Victoria
19 days ago
A new data centre project was added in Victoria
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 36 data centre projects in Victoria across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirTrunk MEL2 | VIC | 354 MW | Construction | AirTrunk | Approved |
| CDC Laverton Campus Two | VIC | 300 MW | Construction | — | Approved |
| MEL02 | VIC | 252 MW | Construction | Stack Infrastructure | Approved |
| CDC Laverton Campus One | VIC | 150 MW | Construction | — | Approved |
| NEXTDC M3 Data Centre (expansion) | VIC | 133 MW | Construction | NEXTDC | Approved |
See the full list of 36 pipeline data centre projects in Victoria in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 38 operating data centre projects in Victoria, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDC Brooklyn Campus Two | VIC | 200 MW | Operating | CDC Data Centres | Approved |
| AirTrunk MEL1 | VIC | 185 MW | Operating | AirTrunk | Approved |
| CDC Brooklyn Campus One | VIC | 155 MW | Operating | CDC Data Centres | Approved |
| NEXTDC M2 Data Centre | VIC | 120 MW | Operating | NEXTDC | Approved |
| MEL01A | VIC | 36 MW | Operating | Stack Infrastructure | Approved |
See the full list of 38 operating data centre projects in Victoria in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Data centre projects are there in Victoria?
- As of August 2026, Victoria has 36 data centre projects in the pipeline and 38 operating.
- Who are the top data centre developers in Victoria?
- Top developers in Victoria by project count include NEXTDC (8 projects) , Stack Infrastructure (6 projects) and Microsoft (4 projects) .
- What is the largest operating Data centre project in Victoria?
- The largest operating data centre project is CDC Brooklyn Campus Two at 200 MW.
- What is the largest planned Data centre project in Victoria?
- The largest planned data centre project is Victorian AI Hub at 2400 MW, currently in the Development stage.
- What project stages are tracked in RenewMap?
- RenewMap tracks projects from early development through construction, commissioning and operation. It also tracks projects that have been abandoned, as well as assets that have been decommissioned.
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