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Australia’s Data Centre Boom: What Investors Need to Know about the Trend and Commercial Property Finance

  • Writer: Team CapStack
    Team CapStack
  • Jun 10
  • 2 min read

Australia has officially cemented its place as one of the world’s hottest data centre markets — second only to the United States. Despite recent global market corrections and subdued leasing from some tech giants, demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow rapidly, driven by AI, cloud services, and enterprise needs.


Colorful cables and glowing lights in a server rack with blue, green, and orange hues. Dense technical setup, no visible text.
A bustling data center showcases the increasing demand for digital infrastructure, with an intricate network of cables and glowing servers highlighting the trend of rapid technological expansion.

Here are 10 key insights from the latest research:


  1. Australia ranks #2 globally for data centre investment, trailing only the U.S.

  2. $6.7 billion of capital flowed into Australian data centres in 2024 alone.

  3. Asia-Pacific saw $15.5 billion in total investment, with Australia capturing nearly half.

  4. Despite a slowdown in leasing from Amazon and Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle remain active.

  5. The global data centre market is set to hit $4 trillion by 2030, growing at 18% annually.

  6. Melbourne leads the way for Australian development due to superior power infrastructure.

  7. AI is shaping demand, with ultra-high-density centres in the pipeline to meet computing needs.

  8. 75% of upcoming projects are located in Melbourne, according to M3 Property.

  9. Power availability and cost efficiency are critical drivers of site selection across Asia-Pacific.

  10. Asia-Pacific capacity is expected to grow by 4,174MW by 2027 — a 32% increase.


Now What?

As demand for high-tech infrastructure continues to rise, the commercial property opportunities around data centres are enormous — from land acquisition and build-to-suit development to sale-leaseback deals and strategic funding.


At CapStack, we help investors, developers, and occupiers access tailored finance solutions for complex commercial acquisitions and developments — including emerging sectors like data centres. Whether you're looking to capitalise on Melbourne's momentum or explore broader industrial opportunities, we’re ready to support your next move.


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