Australia
IXP Tracker
IXPs are present in 6 of the 11 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
- 27,196,812
Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated February 2026.
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 February 2026.
Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Australia
The proportion of 1,680 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 average71%
- 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
- 72 / 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 February 2026.
| IXP Name | Location | Physical locations | Number of members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmanian Internet Exchange - TAS-IX | Hobart | 1 | 5 |
| Victorian Internet Exchange - VIC-IX | Melbourne | 4 | 96 |
| West Australian Internet Exchange - WA-IX | Perth | 4 | 71 |