Aircraft noise in Bulleen (3105)
On a typical day, about 20 aircraft pass over Bulleen — mostly arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), mostly above 5,000 ft. Helicopters and light aircraft add another 2 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 70–74 dB. It ranks #60 of 128 Melbourne suburbs for aircraft noise exposure. (Flight Path Noise monitoring data, 90 days to 2026-08-21.)
Data: 90 days to 2026-08-21 · all tracked aircraft over Bulleen · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Bulleen hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →18 overflights/day (92%) · typically 5,600 ft
Bulleen hears the eastern arrival flow at altitude, descending steadily toward the sequence — background more than intrusion.
Helicopters & other light aircraft
2 overflights/day (8%) · typically 1,100 ft
Around 2 low overflights a day come from aircraft not operating at a tracked airport — helicopters, seaplanes and light aircraft transiting the area. Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
Light-aircraft counts are tracked overflights only — many training and private aircraft carry no ADS-B transponder, so true numbers are higher.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Plenty | 24 | #52 |
| Bulleen | 20 | #60 |
| Kew East | 18 | #64 |
| Yallambie | 7 | #108 |
| Watsonia | 6 | #117 |
Common questions
- Is Bulleen under a flight path?
- Yes — Bulleen is near Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 20 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over Bulleen?
- More than one source: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (~18/day), other low-flying aircraft (~2/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over Bulleen?
- The first movements typically pass over Bulleen around 6:00am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Bulleen on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 30% fewer overflights than weekdays (16 vs 22 a day).
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