Aircraft noise in Darraweit Guim (3756)
Darraweit Guim experiences approximately 48 aircraft overflights per day, primarily a mix of arrivals and departures at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 72–76 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #27 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 Darraweit Guim · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →48 overflights/day (100%) · typically 4,600 ft
Darraweit Guim sits under the northern streams at moderate-to-high altitude — a blend of descending arrivals and climbing departures that registers as intermittent background over the valley.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkefield | 194 | #3 |
| Bolinda | 84 | #10 |
| Mickleham | 81 | #11 |
| Monegeetta | 63 | #19 |
| Darraweit Guim | 48 | #27 |
Common questions
- Is Darraweit Guim under a flight path?
- Yes — Darraweit Guim is under Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 48 overflights on a typical day, mostly a mix of arrivals and departures.
- What time do planes start over Darraweit Guim?
- The first movements typically pass over Darraweit Guim around 4:07am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Darraweit Guim on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 16% fewer overflights than weekdays (43 vs 52 a day).
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