Operator profile
NEXTDC
Australian data centre operator profile covering certified facilities, footprint, capacity signals and latest coverage.
Key figures
- Certified Strategic Enclaves: 13 (HCF register)
- Australian sites tracked: 20 (Directory rows)
- Metro footprint: 7 (Sydney to Darwin)
- Contracted capacity: 740.1MW (Pro forma at 30 June 2026; 175MW billing, 565MW forward order book (FY26 result, 27 Aug 2026))
- Liquidity: A$8.7bn (A$8,675m at 30 September 2026, including A$1,275m cash (21 Oct 2026))
Profile summary
Listing ASX:NXT · Ownership ASX-listed · HQ Brisbane · Founded 2010 · CEO Craig Scroggie · Certified Strategic 13 Enclaves · Australian sites 20 · Contracted capacity 740.1MW (pro forma, 30 June 2026) · Forward order book 565MW · Liquidity A$8.7bn (30 September 2026).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Bevan Slattery |
| Headquarters | Brisbane |
| Leadership | Craig Scroggie |
| Ownership | ASX-listed |
| Listing | ASX:NXT |
| Australian metros | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Darwin |
| Certification | 13 Certified Strategic Enclaves: Adelaide 1; Brisbane 1, 2; Canberra 1; Darwin 1; Melbourne 1, 2, 3; Perth 1, 2; Sydney 1, 2, 3. |
Overview
NEXTDC is an ASX-listed Australian data centre operator headquartered in Brisbane. Its Australian profile spans Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Darwin, with a Certified Strategic footprint across major metro and edge locations.
This profile binds live directory rows where available while using the signed-off operator data sheet for identity, certification and key-figure fields. Headline contracted capacity is from NEXTDC's FY26 result, released on 27 August 2026, and liquidity from its 21 October 2026 update.
On 21 October 2026 NEXTDC cut its FY27 guidance after delays to Jemena's electricity network works pushed the next increase in grid supply to M3 Melbourne into FY28. It now expects net revenue of A$475 million to A$500 million, down from A$615 million to A$640 million. Underlying EBITDA guidance is A$245 million to A$265 million, down from A$385 million to A$410 million. Both ranges leave out the affected M3 contracts. The capacity remains under contract, subject to the customer's rights, and construction of the data halls is continuing. NEXTDC has put all new development projects and land acquisitions on hold for the foreseeable future. Its board is reviewing the capital program and will report the outcome by the annual general meeting on 20 November 2026.
Australian facilities and certification
13 Certified Strategic Enclaves: Adelaide 1; Brisbane 1, 2; Canberra 1; Darwin 1; Melbourne 1, 2, 3; Perth 1, 2; Sydney 1, 2, 3.
| Certified Strategic sites |
|---|
| 13 Certified Strategic Enclaves: Adelaide 1; Brisbane 1, 2; Canberra 1; Darwin 1; Melbourne 1, 2, 3; Perth 1, 2; Sydney 1, 2, 3. |
See all NEXTDC sites in the Certified Strategic directory, cross-checked against the Australian Government HCF register.
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Questions about NEXTDC
What is NEXTDC?
NEXTDC is an ASX-listed Australian data centre operator, headquartered in Brisbane and founded in 2010, running a national network of colocation and hyperscale facilities.
Where are NEXTDC's data centres?
NEXTDC operates 20 Australian data centres tracked in the directory, across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin, the Sunshine Coast, Port Hedland and Newman.
Is NEXTDC Certified Strategic?
Yes. NEXTDC holds Certified Strategic Enclave status at 13 sites under the Hosting Certification Framework, the Australian Government's highest certification tier.
Who owns NEXTDC?
NEXTDC is publicly owned and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under ASX:NXT.
How much capacity does NEXTDC have?
In its FY26 result on 27 August 2026, NEXTDC reported contracted capacity of 740.1MW on a pro forma basis at 30 June 2026, of which 175MW was billing, leaving a forward order book of 565MW. At that result it expected 197MW to convert to billing in FY27 and a further 221MW in FY28. On 21 October 2026 it said delays to Jemena's network works push the next increase in grid supply to M3 Melbourne into FY28, deferring delivery and billing of contracted capacity there. It reported liquidity of A$8.7 billion at 30 September 2026.
What is happening at NEXTDC M3 Melbourne?
Jemena is the electricity distributor for M3. It suspended parts of its network works in September 2026, citing community opposition. The local council, as road authority, is holding its consent while consultation continues. NEXTDC said on 21 October 2026 that Jemena does not expect to restart the works before February 2027, so the next increase in grid supply to M3 is now expected in FY28. The Victorian Government's planning decision on M3 Stages 6 and 7 is now expected in 2027, after the state election on 28 November 2026.