Australia
IXP Tracker
IXPs are present in 6 of the 9 population centers over 300,000. In general, when networks use an IXP rather than direct transit, it reduces the reliance on international traffic. This can help keep parts of the Internet available, even during disruptions or outages.
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub-region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Population
- 27,204,809
Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated December 2025.
IXP membership and capacity
One way to measure the strength of IXPs in the Internet landscape is to look at membership and capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.
Measures changes in membership and capacity across all IXPs in Australia, as shown in PeeringDB as of December 2025.
Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Australia
The proportion of 1,685 active networks in Australia that can exchange traffic through IXPs.
of networks are either members of IXPs themselves, or they are customers of IXP members. A higher percentage can indicate that IXPs play an especially significant role in a country’s Internet landscape.
Region
- Oceania average72%
- Australia and New Zealand average76%
Locally cached content
of the 1000 most-visited websites in Australia can be accessed through an in-country server or cache. A higher percentage suggests more efficient traffic and faster speeds for Internet users.
Country profile
- Broadband coverage per 100 inhabitants
- 36.35
- Internet Resilience Score
- 75 / 100
- Market competition
- Poor
- International connections
- Very Good
Internet Exchange Points in Australia
This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data from IXPs and their members. We include all active IXPs that list 3 or more members. Last updated in Pulse December 2025.
| IXP Name | Location | Physical locations | Number of members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megaport MegaIX Sydney | Sydney | 21 | 223 |
| New South Wales Internet Exchange - NSW-IX | Sydney | 8 | 175 |
| Queensland Internet Exchange - QLD-IX | Brisbane | 2 | 67 |
| South Australian Internet Exchange - SA-IX | Adelaide | 4 | 28 |
| Tasmanian Internet Exchange - TAS-IX | Hobart | 1 | 5 |
| Victorian Internet Exchange - VIC-IX | Melbourne | 4 | 95 |
| West Australian Internet Exchange - WA-IX | Perth | 4 | 72 |