Aircraft noise in Wavell Heights (4012)
On a typical day, about 16 aircraft pass over Wavell Heights — mostly departures at Brisbane Airport, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 72–76 dB. It ranks #24 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 Wavell Heights · updated monthly
Overflights / day
16
busiest on Thursdays
Typical altitude
2,700 ft
over the suburb
Est. peak noise
72–76 dB
under the flight path, modelled
Brisbane rank
#24 / 30
louder than 21% of measured suburbs
A typical day of overflights (all sources)
First movement ~6:22amBusiest hour 8amLast movement ~7:20pm
Where the noise comes from
Brisbane Airport
live map →16 overflights/day (100%) · typically 2,700 ft
Brisbane Airport contributes departures over Wavell Heights, typically below 3,000 ft.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Chermside | 16 | #20 |
| Northgate | 16 | #22 |
| Wavell Heights | 16 | #24 |
| Aspley | 14 | #27 |
| Chermside West | 12 | #28 |
Common questions
- Is Wavell Heights under a flight path?
- Yes — Wavell Heights is directly under Brisbane Airport flight paths, with around 16 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Wavell Heights?
- The first movements typically pass over Wavell Heights around 6:22am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Wavell Heights on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 31% fewer overflights than weekdays (12 vs 17 a day).
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