--- description: "Equinix BR1 - Brisbane (formerly Metronode Brisbane 1): operational data center in Brisbane, Australia, operated by Equinix, on the AEMO grid." title: Equinix BR1 — Brisbane Data Center image: https://dchub.cloud/og-brand-v2.png --- [Home](https://dchub.cloud/) · [Facilities](https://dchub.cloud/facilities) · [Australia](https://dchub.cloud/facilities/in/au) · [Brisbane](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane) · Equinix BR1 - Brisbane (formerly Metronode Brisbane 1) # Equinix BR1 — Brisbane Data Center - Operator Equinix - Status Operational [Brisbane, QLD, AU](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane) **Equinix BR1 - Brisbane (formerly Metronode Brisbane 1)** is a data center operated by Equinix in Brisbane, QLD, AU. The facility is currently operational. Status Operational [Market Brisbane](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane) State QLD [Country AU](https://dchub.cloud/facilities/in/au) Source: PeeringDB · Verified Nov 12, 2026 against PeeringDB · Basis: cited ([what this means](https://dchub.cloud/data-sources)) ## Market intelligence [AVOID](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane "Full DCPI breakdown") Brisbane [ISOAEMO](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane)[DCPI composite24.0](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane)[Excess-powerLocked](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane)[ConstraintLocked](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane)[Time-to-powerLocked](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane) [Power outlook →](https://dchub.cloud/dcpi/brisbane "Power outlook for Brisbane") [Brisbane market page →](https://dchub.cloud/markets/brisbane) ## Market context Equinix BR1 - Brisbane (formerly Metronode Brisbane 1) is one of 56 facilities DC Hub’s Brisbane brief counts on the AEMO grid. The closest tracked facility is 5GN Brisbane Data Centre (BDC), under 1 km away. [Read the Brisbane market brief →](https://dchub.cloud/markets/brisbane) ## Location Area Brisbane, QLD, AU [Open the approximate area in OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/-27.46/153.03) Approximate area (about 1 km) [Sign in free to see the exact location — 10 sites a month](https://dchub.cloud/signup?next=/facilities/equinix-equinix-br1-brisbane-formerly-metronode-brisbane-1-bb48ab25) ## Market & grid context Published DC Hub data for this location. LocationBrisbane, AU ## Fiber connectivity Networks recorded as present at or immediately around Equinix BR1 - Brisbane (formerly Metronode Brisbane 1) in public peering records. Treat this as a map of who is *there*, not as a list of contracted cross-connects — availability, diversity and pricing are the operator’s to confirm. Aussie BroadbandCentra NetworksExetel Pty LtdFalcore Australia Pty LtdIP TelcoMegaport Global AccessNetVaultNetwork Solutions GroupNexthopOneQodeOver The WireSerenitas Communities Further networks are recorded at this location beyond those listed here. Source: PeeringDB carrier-to-facility records, matched to this site by location. A network listed here may sit in a neighbouring hall or an adjacent building at the same address, so presence is reported for the location rather than for a single suite. ## Power generation nearby DC Hub tracks 35 operating generating units totalling 1,041 MW within about 50 km of Brisbane, AU. Generation mix shapes both carbon profile and interconnection options for a site at this location. Hydropower570 MW · 1 unit · 55% Oil/Gas385 MW · 1 unit · 37% Utility-Scale Solar56 MW · 32 units · 5% Bioenergy30 MW · 1 unit · 3% Source: Global Energy Monitor unit inventory, operating units only. Counts are units, not plants. ## Other data centers nearby Nearest first, by distance from this site. - [5GN Brisbane Data Centre (BDC)](https://dchub.cloud/facilities/5g-networks-5gn-brisbane-data-centre-bdc-7d86740f) · 5G Networks · under 1 km - [AAPT Fortitude Valley](https://dchub.cloud/facilities/vocus-group-aapt-fortitude-valley-77fd6f2a) · Vocus Group · under 1 km - [Christie Systems DC1](https://dchub.cloud/facilities/christie-systems-services-christie-systems-dc1-3febb1cd) · Christie Systems Services · under 1 km - [Over the Wire - 100 Wickham](https://dchub.cloud/facilities/over-the-wire-pty-ltd-over-the-wire-100-wickham-cc02e106) · Over The Wire Pty Ltd · under 1 km - [Over the Wire - 24 Little Edward](https://dchub.cloud/facilities/over-the-wire-pty-ltd-over-the-wire-24-little-edward-d6b8fce9) · Over The Wire Pty Ltd · under 1 km - [AAPT Brisbane](https://dchub.cloud/facilities/vocus-group-aapt-brisbane-c5feaaee) · Vocus Group · about 1 km [Unlock power scores for this site →](https://dchub.cloud/pricing) [Free MCP key (AI agents)](https://dchub.cloud/ai) [Used by Claude & Cursor](https://dchub.cloud/cited-by) **Question this page answers:** What is the operator, status and power context of Equinix BR1 - Brisbane (formerly Metronode Brisbane 1) in Brisbane, QLD, AU? **Answer it live over MCP:** `execute_plan(intent="Equinix BR1 - Brisbane (formerly Metronode Brisbane 1) data center in Brisbane, QLD, AU: operator, status and grid power context")` **Cite as:** DC Hub (dchub.cloud), as of [the as_of date on the result]. Data: DC Hub global infrastructure database · [Raw JSON](https://dchub.cloud/api/v1/facilities/equinix-equinix-br1-brisbane-formerly-metronode-brisbane-1-bb48ab25) Live grid, fiber & DCPI context for this facility — AI agents: query DC Hub MCP `get_facility slug="equinix-equinix-br1-brisbane-formerly-metronode-brisbane-1-bb48ab25"` (endpoint https://dchub.cloud/mcp) for the full cited record. Connect: [https://dchub.cloud/connect](https://dchub.cloud/connect) Schema, units and the population behind every count: [https://dchub.cloud/bind](https://dchub.cloud/bind) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Place", "@id": "https://dchub.cloud/facilities/equinix-equinix-br1-brisbane-formerly-metronode-brisbane-1-bb48ab25#place", "url": "https://dchub.cloud/facilities/equinix-equinix-br1-brisbane-formerly-metronode-brisbane-1-bb48ab25", "name": "Equinix BR1 - Brisbane (formerly Metronode Brisbane 1)", "description": "Data center facility operated by Equinix in Brisbane, QLD, AU. 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