Web Hosting Melbourne
Fast, secure and local web hosting from a 100% Australian owned hosting company.
At UpTime Web Hosting our plans are full-featured, speed optimised and built for performance, security and reliability.
Best of all we’re affordable and you can choose to host on our local Melbourne servers . Our team is 100% Australian too, our offices are right here in Brisbane, and we’re here to help you get set up or move across to one of the fastest-growing web hosting companies in Australia.
The best Melbourne hosting to get started...
Finding the right hosting can be complicated, with many options, discounts, and add-ons available. We understand you're looking for a comprehensive and feature-rich web hosting package in Australia, and we have just the solution for you.
Our cPanel hosting plan is the ideal choice. It's our most popular plan for good reason. There are no surprise add-ons or hidden fees; performance and security are included.
Plus, you'll receive 50% off your first invoice. Our hosting plan offers straightforward pricing where what you see is what you get, and everything just works smoothly.
30GB Storage
Lots of storage space for your website and emails.
200% CPU
Powerful CPU resource for a fast website.
1GB Memory
Lots of memory to keep your website up and running.
Email Included
Create as many email accounts you need with spam protection built in.
No limits
Bandwidth, email accounts, domain add-ons, databases all unlimited.
Performance
Fast, local servers with CloudLinux, LiteSpeed, AccelerateWP all included.
Offsite BackUp
Your entire account, encrypted and backed up nightly.
Security
Free SSL, Malware scanning, Firewall with DDOS protection.
50% Discount
You pay $96.00 today.
Auto-renews on 15 Nov 2027 at $192.00.
Price is in Australian dollars, including GST.
For new plans only, not applicable for upgrades.
Hosted at NEXTDC M2, Tullamarine
Our Melbourne servers are housed in NEXTDC's M2 data centre in Tullamarine, close to major transport and telecommunications infrastructure. NEXTDC states that M2:
- Is Tier IV certified by the Uptime Institute and holds Tier IV Gold for Operational Sustainability, recognising how the site is run day to day, not just how it was built
- Has N+1 power redundancy and N+N supply at rack level, with rotary UPS backing the entire site load and at least 12 hours of fuel per engine
- Uses N+1 independent cooling systems, with at least 24 hours of water stored on site
- Runs 24/7 on-site security with biometric two-factor access
- Is certified to ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS
NEXTDC supplies the secure space, power and cooling. It cannot access the data on our servers, which only UpTime manages.
What Local Hosting Does for a Melbourne Website
Fast first impressions. The first second of a visit decides a lot. With the server in Tullamarine, visitors in Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula or the eastern suburbs don't wait on a request crossing the country, so pages begin rendering sooner.
Search performance. Page experience is part of how Google ranks sites. Local hosting is not a ranking shortcut, as content and reviews still do the heavy lifting, but a responsive server stops speed from counting against you.
Australian data, Australian rules. We keep hosting and backups inside Australia, which suits businesses with obligations under the Privacy Act.
See local speed for yourself on our speed test site: brisbane-web-hosting.com.au
Who We Host in Melbourne and Victoria
We host websites for organisations across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, including the inner city, the south-east growth corridor, the western and northern suburbs, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo.
Melbourne customers who fit our plans well include:
- Cafés, boutiques and makers selling online through WooCommerce
- Creative studios and agencies managing multiple client websites
- Clinics, practices and advisers who prefer to keep client data onshore
- Builders and trades who need a solid website and reliable email
- Arts groups, clubs and not-for-profits watching every dollar
How We Back Up Your Melbourne Site
Backups run every night to UpTime's own remote backup servers, separate from the server your site runs on. We retain 3 days of nightly backups plus a monthly backup for a longer-term restore point. Off-server data is encrypted.
Any Plan, Any of Our Four Cities
Melbourne is one of four UpTime locations. You can choose any plan in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth. The features and pricing don't change, so the deciding factor is simply where your visitors are.
Need to change cities later? Send us a helpdesk ticket and we'll move your account.
Compare locations on our Server Locations page.
Melbourne Hosting FAQs
What does "Tier IV" mean for my website?
Tier IV is the Uptime Institute's top data centre rating. It means the facility is designed to be fault tolerant, so a single equipment failure shouldn't take the site's infrastructure down.
Where is the Melbourne data centre?
In Tullamarine, at NEXTDC's M2 facility.
Should I choose Melbourne if my business is in Tasmania or South Australia?
Melbourne is usually our closest location for Tasmania and for much of South Australia, so it's a sensible default. Run a quick speed test and talk to us if you're unsure.
Who can see the data on my Melbourne server?
Only you and UpTime. NEXTDC runs the building and infrastructure but has no access to the data on our servers.
How far back can I restore my site?
Up to 3 days from nightly backups, plus a monthly backup for an older restore point.
It all starts with the perfect domain name...
Register and secure your domain name instantly. Our everyday low prices on all of the popular domain names ensure you're paying the best price.
5-star rated support and service
Not Sure Which Plan Is The Right One?
All this web tech speak can get pretty confusing and at the end of the day, you just want a hosting plan with all of the features and services you need.
If you're not sure, go with our cPanel-mel-30-sp plan. It's the perfect all-rounder and is our most popular plan for a good reason. Everything just works! You can always upgrade or downgrade at any time, too.