Make a noise complaint

The City of Perth's environmental health officers are authorised under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to investigate noise pollution.

If you are experiencing a noise disturbance please first speak to the person or business causing the noise, ensuring that you don’t compromise your own personal safety. Try to speak to them as soon as the problem arises, expressing your case honestly and respectfully. In many instances, people are unaware they are causing a problem and will quickly remedy the situation.

Key Details

When reporting a noise disturbance, you need the following information:

• What happened? Be prepared to describe the noise in as much detail as you can.
• When? Keep a noise log demonstrating dates and times that the noise has occurred.
• Where did it happen? It is always helpful to know where the noise is occurring. If you don't know the exact address, the cross streets and other landmarks are very important.

City of Perth may investigate the following noise complaints:

• dog barking (Rangers only)
• street maintenance
• mechanical plant and construction noise
• fixed domestic machinery (e.g. air conditioner)
• domestic activity (e.g. power tools)
• waste collection
• music from pubs,clubs and events.

The City of Perth does not investigate anonymous noise complaints or minor, one-off noise disturbances such as party noise, waste collection, construction noise or mechanical equipment. For party noise or antisocial behaviour issues please contact the police.