Aircraft noise in Parkville (3052)
Parkville experiences approximately 6 aircraft overflights per day, primarily helicopters and light aircraft, passing below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 85–88 dB. It ranks #125 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 Parkville · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Helicopters & other light aircraft
5 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,000 ft
Parkville's most noticeable aircraft are helicopters — hospital and city movements passing low through the precinct in daylight hours.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 23 | #53 |
| Moonee Ponds | 10 | #92 |
| Ascot Vale | 8 | #98 |
| Parkville | 6 | #125 |
| Brunswick West | 6 | #126 |
Common questions
- Is Parkville under a flight path?
- Yes — Parkville is directly under the area's flight paths, with around 6 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Parkville?
- The first movements typically pass over Parkville around 10:18am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Parkville on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over Parkville is similar (6 vs 6 overflights a day).
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