Noise

There are several agencies that can help resolve noise issues.

People noise

This includes noise from parties, loud TVs/radios, musical instruments, music events/festivals and revving vehicles.

Contact your local police station


Neighbourhood machine noise

Air conditioners, pool pumps, fixed machinery:

Contact Council on 8397 7444

Other noise including power tools and lawnmowers - machinery can operate:

  • Monday to Saturday: 8am to 8pm
  • Sunday: 9am to 8pm

Contact Council on 8397 7444


Animal noise

Barking dogs, parrots, chickens and roosters


Construction or building noise

  • Monday to Saturday: 7am to 7pm allowed
  • Sunday and public holidays: not allowed

Contact Council on 8397 7444


Liquor-licensed premises

From pubs, nightclubs and other premises licensed under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997, contact Consumer and Business Services


Noise from strata or community-titled units

Contact the relevant strata or management corporation group.


Noise from a school, kindergarten, child care centre or church

Contact the relevant organisation.


Noise in the workplace

For details on legislative requirements, contact Safework SA or Return to Work SA


Industrial and commercial premises

For detail on legislative requirements, contact the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).


Aircraft noise

For noise from aircraft, contact the Air Services Australia noise enquiries hotline on 1800 802 584.