Birl Elbow

WAResidential road0.2 km5 segments

5.6Sports

0.2 kmTotal length

5Segments

Birl Elbow is a 200 m sealed residential street in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Good (6-8)20%Fair (4-6)80%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 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

2.1

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

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Segments

Top 5 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#141570233Paved0.02 km6.46.36.9 #141777434Paved0.04 km5.75.56.3 #141788465Paved0.01 km5.65.56.3 #141570232Paved0.01 km5.04.85.8 #141895907Paved0.11 km4.34.14.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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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 Birl Elbow?+

Birl Elbow is approximately 200 m long.

Is Birl Elbow sealed?+

Yes. Birl Elbow is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Birl Elbow good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Birl Elbow scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Birl Elbow in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Birl Elbow scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Birl Elbow good for an EV?+

Yes. Birl Elbow scores 6.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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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.

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