Aircraft noise in Fraser Rise (3336)
Fraser Rise experiences approximately 42 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), passing mostly above 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 71–75 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #34 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 Fraser Rise · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →42 overflights/day (100%) · typically 5,400 ft
Fraser Rise hears the western arrival flow descending at altitude toward the sequence — regular background traffic without a low corridor.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Diggers Rest | 153 | #4 |
| Plumpton | 54 | #22 |
| Caroline Springs | 46 | #29 |
| Fraser Rise | 42 | #34 |
| Bonnie Brook | 20 | #59 |
Common questions
- Is Fraser Rise under a flight path?
- Yes — Fraser Rise is near Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 42 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Fraser Rise?
- The first movements typically pass over Fraser Rise around 1:12am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Fraser Rise on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 18% fewer overflights than weekdays (36 vs 44 a day).
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