Aircraft noise in Chermside West (4032)
Aircraft fly over Chermside West roughly 12 times a day, the bulk of them departures at Brisbane Airport, between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 68–73 dB. It ranks #28 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 Chermside West · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →12 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,900 ft
Brisbane Airport contributes departures over Chermside West, typically between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Chermside | 16 | #20 |
| Wavell Heights | 16 | #24 |
| Aspley | 14 | #27 |
| Chermside West | 12 | #28 |
| McDowall | 8 | #30 |
Common questions
- Is Chermside West under a flight path?
- Yes — Chermside West is under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 12 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Chermside West?
- The first movements typically pass over Chermside West around 7:06am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Chermside West on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 28% fewer overflights than weekdays (10 vs 14 a day).
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