Data Centers in Perth

Perth – The Strategic Bridge to Southeast Asia

Perth serves as the vital link for organizations requiring high-speed transit between Australia, Singapore, and London. It is a mandatory hub for the resource, energy, and financial sectors that demand the lowest possible latency across the Indian Ocean to Asian markets.

Perth: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Perth has evolved from a regional outpost into a sophisticated peering center. The landing of high-capacity subsea cables makes the city a genuine alternative to Sydney for international traffic transit.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 12 as of September 2025. The market supports ~12–15 unique carriers, offering diverse fiber paths and competitive pricing for transit and transport.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 1, enabling access to 3 cloud regions as of September 2025. Local availability of AWS and Microsoft Azure ensures low-latency compute and storage for hybrid cloud architectures.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The Western Australia Internet Exchange (WAIX) and EdgeIX serve as the primary peering platforms, facilitating efficient local traffic exchange and reducing backhaul requirements.

Bare Metal: Resilient bare metal services are available through providers such as Latitude.sh, offering high-performance dedicated compute options without virtualization overhead.

Power Analysis

The energy landscape in Western Australia is independent of the national grid, providing insulation from east coast volatility.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity ranges from AUD 0.14–0.19/kWh as of September 2025. The generation mix includes 36% renewables, with the remainder from coal and gas. These rates allow for predictable operational expenditure compared to other major global tech hubs.

Power Grid Reliability: The South West Interconnected System (SWIS) is well-engineered to support heavy industrial requirements. Data center corridors in Malaga and Shenton Park benefit from redundant substation support and stable delivery.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Perth is the primary commercial engine for Western Australia and home to global leaders in mining and subsea engineering.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are positioned near the Perth CBD and major industrial clusters. This proximity is vital for financial services and technical operations supporting remote mining sites.

Regional Market Reach: Perth is the only major Australian city with direct, high-speed cable connectivity to Singapore. This makes it an ideal landing point for organizations serving both the Australian domestic market and the broader Indian Ocean rim.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: While specific data center tax breaks are currently absent, the overall business climate is favorable for infrastructure investment. Current market conditions emphasize stability and long-term asset security.

Natural Disaster Risk

The overall risk profile for Perth is Low, with an INFORM score of 2.5/10 as of September 2025. While the city is geographically stable, specific environmental factors require standard site engineering.

Risk Rubric: Low (2.5/10)

The following natural hazards are the most relevant for Perth as of September 2025:

• Coastal Flood (6.2): A material risk for facilities near the Swan River or low-lying areas.
• Drought (6.2): A regional concern that can impact water-intensive cooling strategies.
• Tsunami (5.7): Considered a regional and indirect risk given the proximity to the Indian Ocean.
• River Flood (5.4): Relevant for sites within the Swan Coastal Plain drainage basins.
• Tropical Cyclone (4.1): While less frequent than in the north, storm events can impact regional power stability.

Other natural hazards, such as earthquakes, are minor and do not significantly impact infrastructure design.