NextDC Eyes Sunshine Coast with New Maroochydore Data Centre Proposal

NextDC has lodged plans for a second data centre in Maroochydore’s rapidly emerging city centre precinct — marking a bold step in Queensland’s transformation into a digital infrastructure hub. Set to complement the company’s existing B2 facility in Brisbane, the proposed site will support cloud computing, AI workloads, and Olympic-era digital demand ahead of Brisbane 2032. This development positions the Sunshine Coast as more than a lifestyle location — it’s now a serious contender in Australia’s national data infrastructure map.

Maroochydore CBD Is Becoming a Tech-Enabled Precinct

The proposed data centre sits within the new Maroochydore city centre — one of Australia’s largest greenfield CBD projects. Backed by Sunshine Coast Council and State Government infrastructure, this precinct is being designed as a smart city from the ground up. NextDC’s entry reinforces the area’s digital and commercial positioning.

• Maroochydore’s city centre is powered by an underground automated waste and smart ICT network, giving it smart-city capability.

• The precinct connects directly to the Sunshine Coast International Broadband Cable, offering low-latency links to Asia.

• The area is zoned for commercial digital infrastructure, enabling fast-track planning pathways for data-led development.

A Key Play Ahead of Brisbane 2032

The Brisbane Olympics are already triggering a wave of infrastructure investment across southeast Queensland. NextDC’s expansion is a strategic move to deliver the digital and processing backbone needed for events, transport, logistics, and broadcast operations in the region — particularly with edge computing and decentralised storage in mind.

• The Sunshine Coast sits less than 100km from Brisbane’s Olympic core, making it ideal for decentralised data processing.

• The 2032 Games will require high-speed cloud platforms, live analytics, and 24/7 availability, supported by local data hubs.

• Maroochydore provides proximity without congestion — ideal for resilient, edge-located cloud deployment.

Data Infrastructure is Driving Sunshine Coast Industrial Growth

While traditionally focused on tourism and housing, the Sunshine Coast’s industrial market is now being shaped by digital infrastructure. The arrival of data centres is creating secondary demand for power-aligned land, edge logistics, and technology-adjacent warehousing — particularly for energy and security-sensitive tenants.

• Tech, logistics, and data-aligned industries are now targeting land in Kunda Park, Coolum, and Palmview.

• Sites with proximity to power, fibre, and secure zoning overlays are seeing increased enquiry from institutional and tenant groups.

• Developers are responding with design-and-construct offerings aimed at cloud, AI, and IT services tenants.

Council and State Are Backing Digital-Driven Planning

Local government is actively encouraging digital infrastructure investment. This includes fast-track approvals, integrated zoning, and long-term masterplanning that prioritises digital industry growth. NextDC’s entry is expected to be the catalyst for further investment.

• Sunshine Coast Council has committed to digital-first precinct planning across the city centre and fringe industrial zones.

• Queensland’s state planning framework supports data infrastructure development under Special Purpose zoning.

• The region is now on the radar of hyperscalers, tech developers, and logistics infrastructure firms.

Sunshine Coast’s Shift from Lifestyle to Infrastructure Hotspot

This project is a turning point for the region. What was once a purely lifestyle-driven market is now home to digital infrastructure, knowledge industries, and nationally significant data links. The industrial property sector is expected to evolve accordingly — with new demand patterns and land use requirements emerging fast.

• The Sunshine Coast is now home to Australia’s fastest international submarine data cable to Asia.

• Power infrastructure upgrades are supporting data-led precinct development beyond traditional metro zones.

• Industrial developers are re-evaluating existing holdings for AI, robotics, and cloud industry adaptability.

How Commercial Property Marketing Can Help

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