Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1)
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Operated by Equinix
1.217MWAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.IT Capacity
14Kgal/dayAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.Water
37.7dB(A)AI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.Est. Noise
EquinixOperator
About this facility
Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) is a 1.217 MW (est.) data center in Melbourne, VIC, Australia operated by Equinix, currently operational. Estimated water use is about 13,889 gal/day.
Additional connectivity within the metro using [Fibre Connect] (https://www.equinix.com/resources/data-sheets/fiber-connect) is available to the following IBX's: [Melbourne ME1/2](https://www.peeringdb.com/fac/1988) Was: Nextgen Melbourne 1
Last updated: July 25, 2026
- IT Power Capacity
- 1.217 MWAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.
- Water Usage
- 13,889 gal/dayAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.
- Zoning
- Not available
- Distance to Residential
- Not available
- County / District
- Not available
- Region
- Not available
Sources
- PeeringDB · retrieved 2026-07-01
- OpenStreetMap · retrieved 2026-07-02
- AI Estimate · retrieved 2026-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1)?
- Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) is a 1.217 MW (est.) data center in Melbourne, VIC, Australia operated by Equinix, currently operational. Estimated water use is about 13,889 gal/day.
- Where is Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) located?
- Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) is located in Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
- Who operates Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1)?
- Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) is operated by Equinix.
- How big is Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1)?
- Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) has an IT power capacity of 1.217 MW. This figure is estimated.
- Is Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) operational?
- Yes — Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) is currently operational.
- How much water does Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) use?
- Equinix ME5 - Melbourne (formerly Metronode Melbourne 1) has an estimated water use of about 13,889 gallons per day.