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Data centre projects in Western Australia
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Western Australia's data centre market is anchored by Perth and shaped by the state's independent power system. The SWIS presents different connection dynamics to the eastern states, and large data centre loads need to work within a capacity market structure that affects how power is contracted and priced. Demand from the resources sector – for edge computing, data processing and remote operations support – adds a layer of activity that is less visible than hyperscaler development but commercially significant. Growing interest in renewable energy from major operators is also creating new offtake opportunities as the state's clean energy pipeline expands.
Tracked capacity
540 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 Western Australia, RenewMap tracks 20 projects with a total capacity of 540 MW.
MW tracked
540
Projects tracked
20
Projects in the pipeline
6
Operating projects
14
Latest project updates
For data centre projects in Western Australia there were 3 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.
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 6 data centre projects in Western Australia across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDC Maddington Campus | WA | 200 MW | Development | — | Approved |
| GreenSquareDC WAi1 | WA | 120 MW | Development | GreenSquareDC | Assessment |
| Project Meridien Data Centre | WA | 100 MW | Development | Gingerah Energy | Not Submitted |
See the full list of 6 pipeline data centre projects in Western Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 14 operating data centre projects in Western Australia, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXTDC P2 Data Centre | WA | 20 MW | Operating | NEXTDC | Approved |
| Pier DC | WA | 8 MW | Operating | — | Approved |
| NEXTDC P1 Data Centre | WA | 6 MW | Operating | NEXTDC | Approved |
See the full list of 14 operating data centre projects in Western Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Data centre projects are there in Western Australia?
- As of May 2026, Western Australia has 6 data centre projects in the pipeline and 14 operating.
- Who are the top data centre developers in Western Australia?
- Top developers in Western Australia by project count include NEXTDC (4 projects) , Gingerah Energy (1 project) and GreenSquareDC (1 project) .
- What is the largest operating Data centre project in Western Australia?
- The largest operating data centre project is NEXTDC P2 Data Centre at 20 MW.
- What is the largest planned Data centre project in Western Australia?
- The largest planned data centre project is CDC Maddington Campus at 200 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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RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline.