The Australia data centre market growth is fueled by the rapid digital transformation in the national scenario and technological advancements leading to increasing demand for data centres. A data centre serves as a critical IT infrastructure housing multiple computers to process, store, and share data for online services. Technology firms rely on data centres to centralise IT operations, including data storage, management, backup, and recovery. Recent years have seen a surge in data centre demand driven by changing work patterns, technological progress, and the expansion of cloud-based technologies.
Fig: Data Centre Breakdown by Major Countries, 2021 (%)

The rapid digital transformation in Australia is boosting the demand for data centres. These facilities provide essential services like data backup, storage, management, recovery, and support for high-volume transactions and productivity applications. Data centres play a crucial role in securely and efficiently managing, analysing, and storing data for businesses, supporting their operations in the evolving digital landscape.
Technological advancements like cloud computing, AI, IoT, and edge computing, along with widespread smartphone use, are driving growth in Australia's data centre market. The rollout of 5G networks, offering high throughput and low latency, is expected to further support data centre development, enhancing scalability, connectivity, and flexibility. These trends underscore the expanding role of data centres in supporting advanced digital infrastructure.
Amid mounting concerns about the climate crisis, sustainable data centres are increasingly prioritised by stakeholders. Green data centres offer enhanced efficiency, productivity, and lower total cost of operation (TCO), driving their widespread adoption in the industry. This shift underscores a broader trend towards sustainability in technology infrastructure, aligning with environmental priorities and business objectives.
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Market Breakup by Component, Enterprise Size, Type, and End Use:
- The market is segmented based on component into solution and service.
- On the basis of enterprise size, the market is categorized into large enterprises and small and medium enterprises.
- Based on type, the market can be divided into colocation, hyperscale, and edge, among others.
- By end use, the market is segmented into BFSI, IT and telecommunication, e-commerce, media and entertainment, government, and energy and utilities, among others.
Key Findings of the Report:
- Government-led sustainable initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of data centres are fueling the expansion of the Australia data centre market.
- Australia presents increasing investment opportunities due to favourable conditions such as financing options, ample land availability, and simplified business setup processes within regulatory frameworks, drawing global investors.
- The market experiences sustained demand fueled by digitalisation efforts and the expansion of key cloud service providers like Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and Oracle.
- The market is expected to benefit from notable enhancements in submarine and inland connectivity, exemplified by projects like the Hawaiki Nui cable, extending over 15,500 miles to link Australia with the US, New Zealand, and other nations.
Key Offerings of the Report:
- The EMR report gives an overview of the data centre market in Australia for the periods (2018-2023) and (2024-2032).
- The report also offers historical (2018-2023) and forecast (2024-2032) market information for the component, enterprise size, type, and end use of the Australia data centre market.
- The report analyses the market dynamics, covering the key demand and price indicators in the market, along with providing an assessment of the SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces models.
The major players in the Australia data centre market are AirTrunk Operating Pty Ltd., Nextdc Ltd., CDC Data Centres Pty Ltd., Fujitsu Ltd., Equinix Inc., Global Switch Holdings Limited, Digital Realty Trust Inc., Leaseweb Global B.V., Telstra Corporation Limited, and Macquarie Technology Group Limited, among others. The comprehensive report by EMR looks into the market share, capacity, and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, plant turnarounds, and capacity expansions of the major players.
Key Highlights of the Report
| REPORT FEATURES |
DETAILS |
| Base Year |
2023 |
| Historical Period |
2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period |
2024-2032 |
| Scope of the Report |
Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
- Component
- Enterprise Size
- Type
- End Use
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| Breakup by Component |
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| Breakup by Enterprise Size |
- Large Enterprises
- Small and Medium Enterprises
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| Breakup by Type |
- Colocation
- Hyperscale
- Edge
- Others
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| Breakup by End Use |
- BFSI
- IT and Telecommunication
- E-Commerce
- Media and Entertainment
- Government
- Energy and Utilities
- Others
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| Market Dynamics |
- SWOT Analysis
- Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Key Indicators for Demand
- Key Indicators for Price
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| Competitive Landscape |
- Market Structure
- Company Profiles
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Demographic Reach and Achievements
- Certifications
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| Companies Covered |
- AirTrunk Operating Pty Ltd
- Nextdc Ltd.
- CDC Data Centres Pty Ltd.
- Fujitsu Ltd
- Equinix Inc
- Global Switch Holdings Limited
- Digital Realty Trust Inc.
- Leaseweb Global B.V
- Telstra Corporation Limited
- Macquarie Technology Group Limited
- Others
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