Aircraft noise in Chermside (4032)
Chermside experiences approximately 16 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures at Brisbane Airport, passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 70–74 dB. It ranks #20 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 · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →16 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,300 ft
Brisbane Airport contributes departures over Chermside, 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 under a flight path?
- Yes — Chermside is under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 16 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Chermside?
- The first movements typically pass over Chermside around 6:31am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Chermside on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 25% fewer overflights than weekdays (14 vs 18 a day).
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