Online giant Amazon has secured 2.11 hectares of land in Sydney's south-west as part of its digital and distribution strategy, as it prepares to launch its direct business in Australia.

According to sales records registered with the NSW Land Titles office, Amazon paid $7 million for a vacant site at Lot 4331, 42A Bluett Drive, Smeaton Grange, from private vendor, Kingcor P/L last February and the transfer was completed recently. This land could be developed into a smaller fulfilment centre, as Amazon refers to its warehouses.

It adjoins a warehouse of the same address, which it has leased from Goodman Group since February 2105.

Amazon also signed a 10-year lease at the Goodman Group's Bungarribee Industrial Estate, Eastern Creek, in Sydney's south-west, as it cements its presence in the country.