Melbourne datacenter proxies: dedicated IPv4 addresses

Why do networks host IPs in Melbourne?

Melbourne is Australia's second datacenter market, often used as the backup location for systems that run in Sydney.

On 19 October 2026, PeeringDB listed 20 colocation facilities within 40 km of central Melbourne, run by 12 different operators. The operators with the most buildings in that radius are Vocus Group (4), Equinix (3), NEXTDC (3) and Digital Realty (2). The buildings where the most networks are present are NEXTDC M1 (142 networks), Equinix ME1/ME2 - Melbourne (138 networks) and NEXTDC M2 (36 networks). That ranks Melbourne 31st by facility count among the 34 datacenter cities on this site, behind Manchester (20) and ahead of Johannesburg (14).

Which internet exchanges are in Melbourne?

PeeringDB lists 6 internet exchange points in the Melbourne area. The largest by connected networks:

• MegaIX Melbourne: 135 networks, present in 13 facilities
• IX Australia Melbourne (VIC-IX): 103 networks, present in 4 facilities
• EdgeIX - Melbourne: 74 networks, present in 5 facilities

If the network behind your Melbourne IP and your target's network both peer at MegaIX Melbourne, traffic between them can stay in Melbourne. The route itself depends on the upstream network that holds the IP; RackProxies does not promise one.

Where will a Melbourne datacenter IP geolocate?

In the APNIC records, a Melbourne datacenter IP belongs to a hosting or transit network rather than to a consumer ISP. Lookup services usually show Melbourne or the Melbourne, Victoria area, but a database can also list the network's head office or another Australia city. Many label such addresses "hosting", which is the truth for a datacenter proxy.

Run the datacenter IP check on a Melbourne IP before a long job, with the database your target uses. If Melbourne shows as the wrong place for your use, support can replace the IP within Australia, subject to stock.

What is a Melbourne datacenter proxy good for?

Pick Melbourne for checks from Victoria and as a second Australian location. For allowlisted APIs or your own monitoring, a Melbourne IP gives you an address that does not change for 30 days. Do not expect a Melbourne datacenter IP to look like a home user: it is honestly labelled as hosting.

How much do Melbourne datacenter proxies cost?

RackProxies uses one price list for every city, as of October 2026: $1.29 for one Melbourne IP for 30 days, $12.69 for 10 IPs and $59.25 for 100 IPs ($0.59/IP). There is no city surcharge and no per-GB billing; fair use applies. Choose Australia at checkout and ask for Melbourne.