Barnesby Drive

WATertiary road0.6 km6 segments

5.5Sports

0.6 kmTotal length

6Segments

2Recorded crashes

6Grey spot segments

Barnesby Drive is a 1 km sealed tertiary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Good (6-8)13%Fair (4-6)88%

Sports score IQR: 5.2 - 5.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots6 of 6 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments· 5 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

Segments

Top 8 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#141526371Asphalt0.16 km6.66.56.9 #141526372Asphalt0.14 km5.95.76.4 #141526375Asphalt0.06 km5.65.45.9 #141526373Asphalt0.04 km5.65.46.1 #141526374Asphalt0.03 km5.35.15.7 #141526370Asphalt0.17 km5.35.15.7 #141882344Paved0.04 km4.94.75.6 #141882345Paved0.10 km4.84.55.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/barnesby-drive-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Barnesby%20Drive&state=WASearch roads by name

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 Barnesby Drive?+

Barnesby Drive is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Barnesby Drive sealed?+

Yes. Barnesby Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Barnesby Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Barnesby Drive scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Barnesby Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Barnesby Drive scores 6.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Barnesby Drive?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Barnesby Drive - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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