Aircraft noise in The Oaks (2570)
The Oaks experiences approximately 6 aircraft overflights per day, primarily helicopters and light aircraft, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 80–88 dB. It ranks #134 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 The Oaks · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Helicopters & other light aircraft
6 overflights/day (100%) · typically 2,100 ft
The Oaks hears light aircraft working between Camden Airport, the local airstrip and the western training country — low daylight traffic, gliders included, with true numbers above the tracked count.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brownlow Hill | 15 | #80 |
| Grasmere | 11 | #104 |
| Orangeville | 6 | #125 |
| The Oaks | 6 | #134 |
| Mount Hunter | 5 | #139 |
Common questions
- Is The Oaks under a flight path?
- Yes — The Oaks is directly under the area's flight paths, with around 6 overflights on a typical day, mostly a mix of arrivals and departures.
- What time do planes start over The Oaks?
- The first movements typically pass over The Oaks around 9:49am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in The Oaks on weekends?
- Weekends are actually busier here — about 44% more overflights than weekdays (8 vs 6 a day).
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