Aircraft noise in Springvale South (3172)
On a typical day, about 15 aircraft pass over Springvale South — mostly departures at Moorabbin Airport, below 3,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 83–88 dB. It ranks #70 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 Springvale South · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Moorabbin Airport
live map →15 overflights/day (100%) · typically 800 ft
Springvale South sits under Moorabbin's eastern circuit and departure paths — light aircraft at low altitude in daylight.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dingley Village | 37 | #36 |
| Clayton South | 24 | #51 |
| Keysborough | 22 | #55 |
| Springvale South | 15 | #70 |
| Springvale | 8 | #106 |
Common questions
- Is Springvale South under a flight path?
- Yes — Springvale South is directly under Moorabbin Airport flight paths, with around 15 overflights on a typical day, mostly departures.
- What time do planes start over Springvale South?
- The first movements typically pass over Springvale South around 9:19am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Springvale South on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 11% fewer overflights than weekdays (16 vs 18 a day).
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