Aircraft noise in Watsonia (3087)
Watsonia experiences approximately 6 aircraft overflights per day, primarily arrivals at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), passing between roughly 3,000 and 5,000 ft. Estimated peak ground noise reaches 75–79 dB. It ranks #117 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 Watsonia · updated monthly
Where the noise comes from
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
live map →6 overflights/day (100%) · typically 3,700 ft
The north-eastern arrival flow crosses Watsonia at moderate altitude — regular background traffic descending toward the sequence.
How nearby suburbs compare
| Suburb | Overflights / day | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Plenty | 24 | #52 |
| Bundoora | 16 | #67 |
| Greensborough | 10 | #86 |
| Yallambie | 7 | #108 |
| Watsonia | 6 | #117 |
Common questions
- Is Watsonia under a flight path?
- Yes — Watsonia is under Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight paths, with around 6 overflights on a typical day, mostly arrivals.
- What time do planes start over Watsonia?
- The first movements typically pass over Watsonia around 7:09am, building through the morning peak.
- Is it quieter in Watsonia on weekends?
- Slightly — weekends average about 20% fewer overflights than weekdays (7 vs 9 a day).
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