Aircraft noise in South Yarra (3141)
On a typical day, about 7 aircraft pass over South Yarra — mostly helicopters and light aircraft, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 84–88 dB. It ranks #109 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 Yarra · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Helicopters & other light aircraft
6 overflights/day (100%) · typically 1,000 ft
South Yarra's occasional low traffic is helicopters crossing between the bay, the city pads and the hospitals.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 25 | #50 |
| Melbourne | 23 | #53 |
| East Melbourne | 17 | #65 |
| St Kilda | 8 | #100 |
| South Yarra | 7 | #109 |
Common questions
- Is South Yarra under a flight path?
- Yes — South Yarra is directly under the area's flight paths, with around 7 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over South Yarra?
- The first movements typically pass over South Yarra around 9:42am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in South Yarra on weekends?
- Weekends are actually busier here — about 12% more overflights than weekdays (8 vs 8 a day).
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