Aircraft noise in New Farm (4005)
On a typical day, about 20 aircraft pass over New Farm — mostly departures at Brisbane Airport, between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 75–84 dB. It ranks #17 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 New Farm · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →20 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,800 ft
Brisbane Airport contributes departures over New Farm, typically between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| East Brisbane | 59 | #4 |
| Hawthorne | 59 | #5 |
| Norman Park | 31 | #12 |
| New Farm | 20 | #17 |
| Kangaroo Point | 14 | #25 |
Common questions
- Is New Farm under a flight path?
- Yes — New Farm is under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 20 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over New Farm?
- The first movements typically pass over New Farm around 6:10am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in New Farm on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 17% fewer overflights than weekdays (20 vs 24 a day).
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