Barker Road

WAResidential road0.5 km5 segments

5.3Sports

6.9Safety

0.5 kmTotal length

5Segments

Barker Road is a 530 m sealed residential street in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Good (6-8)34%Fair (4-6)66%

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 4.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed49%Unsealed51%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

1.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

5.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

6.2

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 5 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk56%

Wind exposure56%

Sun glare risk53%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 73 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#141339678Asphalt0.63 km8.68.68.6 #141339675Asphalt0.59 km8.68.68.6 #141339677Asphalt0.33 km8.38.38.3 #141339679Asphalt0.47 km8.18.08.1 #141339681Asphalt0.47 km8.18.08.1 #141339680Asphalt0.13 km7.57.47.7 #141414635Asphalt0.18 km6.66.47.0 #141339676Asphalt0.11 km6.25.96.6 #141414636Asphalt0.06 km4.94.75.6 #141401927Paved0.46 km4.97.68.3 #141414639Asphalt0.09 km4.54.34.9 #141414638Asphalt0.12 km4.54.34.9 #141414637Asphalt0.08 km4.54.34.9 #141455326-0.12 km4.54.74.6 #141811572Asphalt0.15 km4.06.07.0 #141811564Asphalt0.20 km3.75.97.0 #141811568Asphalt0.08 km3.75.56.6 #141403741Paved0.17 km3.65.56.5 #141953843Asphalt0.04 km3.65.76.6 #141811567Asphalt0.08 km3.55.66.9 #141401928Paved0.25 km3.55.26.2 #141482980Asphalt0.01 km3.55.26.6 #141811570Asphalt0.02 km3.45.16.4 #141900624Asphalt0.21 km3.45.06.2 #141811571Asphalt0.05 km3.35.06.1 #141392536Asphalt0.03 km3.35.06.1 #141392535Asphalt0.03 km3.35.06.1 #141900626Asphalt0.02 km3.35.06.1 #141381117Asphalt0.05 km3.35.06.1 #141392534Asphalt0.09 km3.35.06.1 #141799596Asphalt0.02 km3.35.26.4 #141811544Asphalt0.02 km3.35.06.1 #141392533Asphalt0.02 km3.35.06.1 #141392549Asphalt0.09 km3.35.06.1 #141392537Asphalt0.05 km3.35.06.1 #141482979Asphalt0.07 km3.35.06.1 #141811542Asphalt0.02 km3.35.06.1 #141381116Asphalt0.03 km3.35.06.1 #141403742Paved0.18 km3.34.95.9 #141811565Asphalt0.02 km3.35.16.6 #141900625Asphalt0.05 km3.24.75.7 #141900627Asphalt0.10 km3.24.75.7 #141822818Asphalt0.12 km3.24.75.7 #141811545Asphalt0.02 km3.14.96.1 #141807815Paved0.02 km3.14.55.5 #141799595Asphalt0.02 km3.14.85.8 #141811576Asphalt0.02 km3.14.55.4 #141811575Asphalt0.02 km3.14.55.4 #141392548Asphalt0.02 km3.14.55.4 #141482981Asphalt0.03 km3.14.55.4 #141482982Asphalt0.01 km3.14.55.4 #141483254Asphalt0.07 km3.14.55.4 #141811569Asphalt0.00 km3.14.55.4 #141811573Asphalt0.02 km3.14.55.4 #141483253Asphalt0.01 km3.14.55.4 #141900628Asphalt0.02 km3.14.55.4 #141811543Asphalt0.02 km3.14.55.4 #141811574Asphalt0.01 km3.14.55.4 #141483255Asphalt0.01 km3.14.55.4 #141807816Paved0.02 km3.14.55.4 #141811566Asphalt0.00 km2.94.45.4 #141752161Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0 #141752165Unpaved0.30 km2.44.94.0 #141706657Gravel0.44 km2.45.34.0 #141706658Gravel0.44 km2.46.04.0 #141752158Unpaved0.41 km2.45.04.0 #141706656Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #141706655Gravel0.51 km2.46.04.0 #141752163Unpaved0.64 km2.23.53.8 #141752160Unpaved0.56 km2.23.53.8 #141752159Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8 #141752164Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8 #141752162Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of WA's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Barker Road?+

Barker Road is approximately 530 m long.

Is Barker Road sealed?+

Yes. Barker Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Barker Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Barker Road scores 5.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Barker Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Barker Road scores 6.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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