Aircraft noise in Plumpton (3335)
On a typical day, about 54 aircraft pass over Plumpton — mostly departures at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), mostly above 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 72–75 dB — enough to interrupt conversation outdoors. It ranks #22 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 Plumpton · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →54 overflights/day (100%) · typically 5,100 ft
Plumpton lies under the western departure fan, with 27 departures climbing past on easterly days and other departures spreading overhead at altitude. The noise is departure-flavoured: bursts of climb thrust rather than a steady descent stream.
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 Plumpton under a flight path?
- Yes — Plumpton is near Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 54 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Plumpton?
- The first movements typically pass over Plumpton around 3:43am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Plumpton on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 16% fewer overflights than weekdays (49 vs 58 a day).
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