02/05/2026
Australia’s operational data centre capacity is forecast to grow from ~1.4 GW in 2025 to ~3.2 GW by 2030, according to the Australian Data Centre Forecast Report by Data Centres Australia and DC Byte.
What sets this forecast apart is its focus on deliverable capacity. It accounts for construction timelines, approvals, capital and ramp-up dynamics, cutting through inflated pipeline figures to show what is realistically expected to come online.
That clarity matters. As demand accelerates, decisions across policy, investment and infrastructure planning rely on accurate signals, not theoretical supply.
Growth is being led by Sydney and Melbourne, where larger-scale developments are reshaping how capacity is delivered at scale.
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