Report residential noise

In residential areas, an acceptable level of noise for one person may be unacceptable to another. Acceptable noise levels also depend on time of the day and nature of the noise.

The Victoria Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) lists prohibited times for residential noise.

Dealing with unwanted noise

If your neighbours are noisy, talk to them to find a solution together.

They may be unaware that they are making unreasonable noise or that they are disturbing you. Talking to them can lead to changes that benefit you both. If the problem is ongoing and you are in dispute with your neighbour, contact the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria for free and confidential assistance.

Types of noise

If you are affected by noise, please contact us during office hours on 9490 4222 to determine whether they can help.

We may be able to assist you if the noise can be deemed to be a nuisance pursuant to the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.

Barking dogs

Start by with talking to the owner of a barking dog to come to an arrangement. If that fails, then you can lodge a complaint.

Get help with barking dogs

Loud music or party noise

After hours party noise should be referred to the police.

Industrial and commercial noise

Noise complaints from industrial and commercial premises may be referred to the EPA. They will consider:

  • the level of the noise
  • the amenity of the area
  • any permit the company has allowing them to operate.

If you are affected by noise from industrial or commercial premises contact our Health Services team on 9490 4222.

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