Aircraft noise in South Morang (3752)
On a typical day, about 12 aircraft pass over South Morang — mostly arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), mostly above 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 67–77 dB. It ranks #79 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 South Morang · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →12 overflights/day (100%) · typically 6,500 ft
South Morang hears arrivals descending from the north-east at altitude toward the sequence — steady background traffic with little low flying.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wollert | 45 | #30 |
| Epping | 43 | #33 |
| Mill Park | 36 | #38 |
| Plenty | 23 | #54 |
| South Morang | 12 | #79 |
Common questions
- Is South Morang under a flight path?
- Yes — South Morang is near Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 12 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over South Morang?
- The first movements typically pass over South Morang around 7:40am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in South Morang on weekends?
- Not much — weekday and weekend traffic over South Morang is similar (14 vs 14 overflights a day).
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