NoiseNet's recent statistical analysis of 90 000 residential properties in the Brisbane City Council area has given new insights into the noisiest and quietest places to live. The study incorporates calculations of noise levels at each of the properties including aircraft, traffic and rail noise. It also includes the impacts of local zoning and the presence of noise from public facilities and businesses. The properties analysed were all 3 bedroom houses (apartments were excl

If you have ever fought over the volume on the television with a loved one, you have realised ideal noise levels differ from person to person. Noise is otherwise known as ‘unwanted’ sound and is expressed in decibels (dB). Its widely agreed sound over 60 dB is the level which can disturb everyday activities such as watching TV and general concentration. There is no doubt different people have different tolerance thresholds of sound. This could be due to hearing capabilities o

I speak from experience here. Determining if a property is free from noise is not easy. I have got it wrong a couple of times in my life and I have spent the last few years working out how you can avoid the same mistake. 25% of people report that noise is their biggest issue after buying a property and half of them say they would definitely not have bought if they knew about the noise beforehand. Intrusive noise affects your ability to relax, to sleep, to work, your product