Goodman Melbourne North Data Center Campus: 200MW Hyperscale Hub in Craigieburn

Status: Under Development / Planned Master-Planned Campus   |   Location: 80 Kinloch Court, Craigieburn, VIC 3064 (Melbourne North Logistics & Industrial Precinct), Victoria, Australia


Project Overview

Goodman Melbourne North Data Center Campus is a major hyperscale digital infrastructure development designed to deliver approximately 200 MW of critical IT capacity on a 14.2-hectare site at 80 Kinloch Court in Craigieburn, strategically positioned within Melbourne's rapidly expanding northern industrial corridor. Developed by Goodman Group, the purpose-built campus comprises two large-scale data center buildings integrated with dedicated office, operational, and customer support facilities, providing a scalable platform for hyperscale cloud providers, artificial intelligence (AI) deployments, enterprise IT environments, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. The campus is engineered to accommodate high-density rack configurations, advanced cooling technologies, resilient electrical infrastructure, and flexible expansion capabilities to meet the increasing demand for next-generation digital services. Located close to the Hume Highway and Melbourne Airport, the development benefits from excellent transport accessibility and proximity to key telecommunications infrastructure, enabling low-latency connectivity for domestic and international customers. Leveraging Goodman's extensive global land bank and secured power portfolio, the campus is designed to provide long-term, high-availability capacity for hyperscalers, cloud operators, financial institutions, content providers, and large enterprises seeking reliable colocation services. The facilities incorporate redundant power distribution, energy-efficient mechanical systems, advanced fire detection and suppression technologies, carrier-neutral fiber connectivity, and comprehensive physical security with 24/7 monitoring to ensure continuous operations for mission-critical applications. Sustainability is a core focus of the development, with energy-efficient building design, support for renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsible construction practices aimed at reducing operational carbon emissions. As Melbourne continues to strengthen its position as one of Australia's leading digital infrastructure markets, Goodman Melbourne North Data Center Campus is positioned to become a critical hub for cloud computing, AI innovation, and enterprise digital transformation, delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready infrastructure for the region's rapidly growing digital economy.


Quick Facts

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Project NameGoodman Melbourne North Data Center Campus: 200MW Hyperscale Hub in Craigieburn
Location80 Kinloch Court, Craigieburn, VIC 3064 (Melbourne North Logistics & Industrial Precinct), Victoria, Australia
StatusUnder Development / Planned Master-Planned Campus
CommissioningPhased Rollout (Development & Site Activation)
Total IT Load~150.0 MW to 200.0 MW Total Critical IT Capacity Target
Total Capacity~14.2 Hectares (142,000 m² site area) featuring two purpose-built multi-story data center buildings
Tier LevelTier III / Tier IV Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Hyperscale Design Standards
Project TypePurpose-Built Wholesale Hyperscale, Enterprise Colocation & High-Density AI Data Center Campus

City Profile

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City Namemelbourne
PopulationCity Proper (Estimated 2026): ~5.2–5.3 million
Urban Agglomeration~5.3+ million (Greater Melbourne region)
City GDP~USD 320–380 billion
Per Capita IncomeApprox.: USD 65,000–75,000
City TierGlobal Alpha City (Beta+ to Alpha tier depending on index)
Key StrengthsStrong finance, banking, and professional services sector

Companies Involved

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Developer / Operator Goodman Group
Strategic Infrastructure Partner AusNet Services / SP AusNet Grid Utility & Hume City Council
Construction Contractor Specialized Australian Mission-Critical EPC & Industrial Construction Partners
MEP Engineering Goodman Technical Infrastructure Teams & Mission-Critical Engineering Consultants
Network Connectivity Carrier-neutral architecture with dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), and direct links to metropolitan Melbourne carrier routes and regional subsea cable backhauls.
Power Infrastructure Dual high-voltage utility grid feeds from independent regional substations, static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear (ATS), and multi-megawatt standby emergency diesel generator arrays with on-site fuel autonomy.

Technical Specifications

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Power Capacity~200.0 MW Total Campus Primary Utility Power Allocation
UPS Redundancy2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture
Cooling System High-efficiency air-cooled chillers, hot/cold aisle containment, closed-loop chilled water plants, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters, and automated BMS controls.
Connectivity High-bandwidth optical fiber corridors connecting Craigieburn directly to Melbourne CBD telecom hubs and interstate connectivity routes.
PUE Target < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE
Energy Mix 100% Green Renewable Energy supply targets aligned with Goodman's corporate sustainability and net-zero commitments.

Milestones

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Announcement 2023–2024
Construction Start 2024–2025
Phase 1 Go-Live Phased Rollout Target (2026–2027)
Full Buildout Active Planned Campus Development

Investment Details

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Total InvestmentEstimated $800,000,000 AUD to $1,200,000,000 AUD Total Campus Capital Expenditure
Funding Corporate Capital Expenditure / Institutional Infrastructure Capital (Goodman Group)

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