NEXTDC M3 Melbourne Data Centre
Victoria, Australia
Source: OpenStreetMap
NEXTDC M3 Melbourne Data Centre is an operating data center in Victoria, Australia, operated by NEXTDC. DataCentersExposed has documented a 150,948 sq ft footprint at this site. It runs on Australia's grid, which was 61% fossil-fuelled at 525 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 17, 2026
Real parent
NEXTDC
Operator
NEXTDC
Est. capacity
~30-65 MW
Footprint
150,948 sq ft
Grid carbon
525 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
39%
Region
Victoria
Overview
source: linkNEXTDC M3 Melbourne Data Centre is a mapped data center in Australia, operated by NEXTDC. Available records put its footprint at 150,948 square feet. No ultimate parent above NEXTDC is identified in the available facts.
Operator chain
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatGrid carbon intensity
525 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
39%
Fossil electricity
61%
National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: Australia data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- Nextdc vs Macquarie Technology Group: Which data centre share shines brighter?The Motley Fool Australia· Oct 8, 2026
- Can data centre company Firmus live up to its blockbuster $43 billion listing value? Why some investors doubt itThe Conversation· Oct 7, 2026
- What does NEXTDC’s large convertible notes raise mean for its AI data centre build-out?Kalkine Media· Oct 3, 2026
- Petition challenges data centre expansionSunshine Coast News· Sep 28, 2026
- Victoria was ‘ruthless’ in its quest to become the datacentre capital of Australia. Why has it hit the brakes?The Guardian· Sep 27, 2026
- A tradie tipped this suburb off on a new data centre build. Residents are furiousABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation· Sep 26, 2026
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