Web infrastructure in Perth
Perth is the primary data center hub in Western Australia, hosting 7 facilities and 6 internet exchange points. The city's isolation from the rest of Australia makes local peering critical for reducing latency. Operators such as Vocus Group, NEXTDC, and DC Alliance operate facilities here, serving the resource and enterprise sectors.
Perth as an internet hub
Notable operators include Vocus Group with 2 data centers, and DC Alliance, NEXTDC, and Rackmill each with 1 facility. The largest exchange is IX Australia Perth (WA-IX), connecting 74 networks. EdgeIX Perth and MegaIX Perth follow with 68 and 59 networks respectively. Equinix also operates an exchange in the city.
Perth connects to Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean region via submarine cables. Local peering at exchanges like WA-IX and MegaIX keeps traffic local and improves performance for ISPs, cloud providers, and mining companies. Wholesale and colocation buyers in Perth include resource firms, government agencies, and content delivery networks.
Key facts
- Perth has 7 data centers and 6 internet exchange points.
- Vocus Group operates 2 data centers in Perth.
- IX Australia Perth (WA-IX) connects 74 networks.
- EdgeIX Perth connects 68 networks.
- MegaIX Perth connects 59 networks.