Aircraft noise in North Parramatta (2151)
On a typical day, about 34 aircraft pass over North Parramatta — mostly a mix of arrivals and departures at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Helicopters and light aircraft add another 2 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 73–82 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #26 of 139 Sydney suburbs for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 90 days to 2026-08-21.)
Data: 90 days to 2026-08-21 · all tracked aircraft over North Parramatta · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
North Parramatta hears traffic from 3 distinct sources:
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
live map →30 overflights/day (87%) · typically 4,500 ft
North Parramatta's traffic is mostly arrivals descending across the north-west on their way to join the approach sequence, mixed with some departures climbing out. The aircraft are at middling altitude — audible, but without the intensity of the corridors closer to the field.
Helicopters & other light aircraft
2 overflights/day (7%) · typically 800 ft
Around 2 low overflights a day come from aircraft not operating at a tracked airport — helicopters, seaplanes and light aircraft transiting the area. Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
Bankstown Airport
live map →2 overflights/day (6%) · typically 1,400 ft
Bankstown Airport contributes departures over North Parramatta, typically below 3,000 ft.
Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| North Parramatta | 34 | #26 |
| Parramatta | 33 | #28 |
| North Rocks | 26 | #40 |
| Northmead | 24 | #43 |
| Oatlands | 20 | #61 |
| Carlingford | 15 | #84 |
| Westmead | 14 | #91 |
Common questions
- Is North Parramatta under a flight path?
- Yes — North Parramatta is under Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight paths, with around 34 overflights on a typical day, mostly a mix of arrivals and departures.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over North Parramatta?
- More than one source: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (~30/day), other low-flying aircraft (~2/day), Bankstown Airport (~2/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over North Parramatta?
- The first movements typically pass over North Parramatta around 6:45am, once the curfew (11 PM – 6 AM) ends. Traffic builds through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in North Parramatta on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over North Parramatta is similar (35 vs 36 overflights a day).
- Do planes fly over North Parramatta at night?
- The main airport's curfew restricts movements between 11 PM – 6 AM, so overnight overflights are rare. The last movements are typically around 9:58pm.
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