Aircraft noise in Mickleham (3064)
Mickleham experiences approximately 81 aircraft overflights per day, primarily departures 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 #11 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 Mickleham · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →81 overflights/day (100%) · typically 5,500 ft
Mickleham hears a high mix of departures climbing north and arrivals descending toward the sequence. Nothing passes low, so the noise stays in the background of an otherwise steady stream.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Junction | 208 | #2 |
| Clarkefield | 194 | #3 |
| Mickleham | 81 | #11 |
| Greenvale | 45 | #31 |
| Craigieburn | 26 | #47 |
Common questions
- Is Mickleham under a flight path?
- Yes — Mickleham is near Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 81 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Mickleham?
- The first movements typically pass over Mickleham around 12:55am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Mickleham on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 19% fewer overflights than weekdays (70 vs 87 a day).
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