Aircraft noise in Edithvale (3196)
Edithvale experiences approximately 9 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures at Moorabbin Airport, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 81–88 dB. It ranks #93 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 Edithvale · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Moorabbin Airport
live map →9 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,600 ft
Edithvale sits under the coastal corridor Moorabbin's aircraft fly south along the bay — light singles at low altitude in daylight.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Aspendale | 27 | #44 |
| Chelsea | 11 | #82 |
| Aspendale Gardens | 10 | #87 |
| Edithvale | 9 | #93 |
| Chelsea Heights | 6 | #121 |
Common questions
- Is Edithvale under a flight path?
- Yes — Edithvale is directly under Moorabbin Airport flight paths, with around 9 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Edithvale?
- The first movements typically pass over Edithvale around 10:35am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Edithvale on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Edithvale is similar (11 vs 10 overflights a day).
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