Aircraft noise in South Wharf (3006)
On a typical day, about 5 aircraft pass over South Wharf — mostly arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 75–77 dB. It ranks #127 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 Wharf · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →5 overflights/day (100%) · typically 4,000 ft
South Wharf hears arrivals descending across the city at altitude toward the sequence — a steady, restrained stream over the precinct, most audible on still mornings before the riverfront wakes up.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 23 | #53 |
| Docklands | 19 | #62 |
| Southbank | 14 | #74 |
| Albert Park | 10 | #89 |
| South Wharf | 5 | #127 |
Common questions
- Is South Wharf under a flight path?
- Yes — South Wharf is under Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 5 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over South Wharf?
- The first movements typically pass over South Wharf around 7:29am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in South Wharf on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 15% fewer overflights than weekdays (7 vs 8 a day).
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