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Birksgate Drive

SAResidential road1.2 km15 segments
5.1Sports
1.2 kmTotal length
15Segments

Birksgate Drive is a 1.2 km sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.8/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

Map showing location of Birksgate Drive

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Vehicle scores
5.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 15 segments
Excellent (8+)8%Good (6-8)21%Fair (4-6)67%Poor (<4)4%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 6.4

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
0.3
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/birksgate-drive-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Birksgate Drive?+

Birksgate Drive is approximately 1.2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Birksgate Drive sealed?+

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

Is Birksgate Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Birksgate Drive scores 4.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Birksgate Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Birksgate Drive scores 5.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 26 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.