Aircraft noise in Cannon Hill (4170)
On a typical day, about 45 aircraft pass over Cannon Hill — mostly arrivals at Brisbane Airport, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 87–89 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #10 of 30 Brisbane suburbs for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 90 days to 2026-09-21.)
Data: 90 days to 2026-09-21 · all tracked aircraft over Cannon Hill · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →45 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,200 ft
Traffic from Brisbane Airport is arrivals, below 3,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Murarrie | 96 | #1 |
| Tingalpa | 84 | #3 |
| Cannon Hill | 45 | #10 |
| Morningside | 40 | #11 |
| Seven Hills | 19 | #19 |
| Carina | 10 | #29 |
Common questions
- Is Cannon Hill under a flight path?
- Yes — Cannon Hill is directly under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 45 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Cannon Hill?
- The first movements typically pass over Cannon Hill around 5:01am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Cannon Hill on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 19% fewer overflights than weekdays (40 vs 49 a day).
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