Aircraft noise in Epping (3076)
Epping experiences approximately 43 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Helicopters and light aircraft add another 3 low overflights a day. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 78–82 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #33 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 Epping · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Epping hears traffic from 2 distinct sources:
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →40 overflights/day (93%) · typically 3,000 ft
Epping hears the runway 27 arrival stream on easterly days plus arrivals descending across the north on their way to the sequence — a blend that keeps some traffic overhead in most configurations.
Helicopters & other light aircraft
3 overflights/day (7%) · typically 2,300 ft
Around 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lalor | 74 | #16 |
| Campbellfield | 62 | #20 |
| Wollert | 45 | #30 |
| Epping | 43 | #33 |
| Mill Park | 36 | #38 |
| Thomastown | 30 | #41 |
| South Morang | 12 | #79 |
Common questions
- Is Epping under a flight path?
- Yes — Epping is under Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 43 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- Which airport's aircraft fly over Epping?
- More than one source: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (~40/day), other low-flying aircraft (~3/day). The breakdown above shows each source's pattern.
- What time do planes start over Epping?
- The first movements typically pass over Epping around 6:04am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Epping on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Epping is similar (46 vs 43 overflights a day).
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