Skip to main content

Chichester Road

WATertiary road23.1 km55 segments
2.4Sports
23.1 kmTotal length
55Segments
57Grey spot segments
View on Discover MapGoogle Maps ↗

Chichester Road is a 23 km unsealed tertiary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 5.3/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

7-day forecast

Write a story··Report an issue
Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 55 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
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
10.0
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 55 segments
57
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for WA. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure54%
Night driving risk48%
Wind exposure44%
Sun glare risk75%
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 57 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#99146751Unpaved0.53 km2.44.34.0#99146710Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#99146748Unpaved0.44 km2.45.34.0#99146749Unpaved0.38 km2.45.34.0#99146753Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#99146754Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#116292533Unpaved0.41 km2.44.34.0#116292535Unpaved0.53 km2.44.54.0#99146714Unpaved0.46 km2.44.34.0#99146735Unpaved0.39 km2.44.34.0#99146752Unpaved0.52 km2.44.34.0#116292534Unpaved0.61 km2.44.34.0#99146738Unpaved0.45 km2.44.34.0#99146709Unpaved0.49 km2.44.34.0#99146711Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#99146712Unpaved0.48 km2.44.54.0#99146713Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#99146715Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#99146716Unpaved0.57 km2.44.54.0#99146717Unpaved0.37 km2.44.34.0#99146718Unpaved0.42 km2.44.94.0#99146719Unpaved0.31 km2.46.04.0#99146720Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#99146721Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#99146722Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#99146723Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#99146724Unpaved0.36 km2.44.34.0#99146725Unpaved0.47 km2.45.64.0#99146726Unpaved0.40 km2.45.44.0#99146727Unpaved0.38 km2.45.44.0#99146728Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#99146729Unpaved0.40 km2.44.34.0#99146730Unpaved0.64 km2.44.34.0#99146731Unpaved0.54 km2.44.34.0#99146732Unpaved0.37 km2.45.84.0#99146733Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#99146734Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#99146736Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#99146737Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#99146739Unpaved0.49 km2.45.54.0#99146740Unpaved0.36 km2.45.94.0#99146741Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#99146742Unpaved0.45 km2.44.34.0#99146743Unpaved0.59 km2.44.34.0#99146744Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#99146745Unpaved0.42 km2.44.34.0#99146746Unpaved0.37 km2.45.14.0#99146747Unpaved0.44 km2.45.54.0#99146750Unpaved0.36 km2.45.34.0#99146707Unpaved0.14 km2.33.63.9#99275486Unpaved0.27 km2.13.43.6#99275488Unpaved0.12 km2.13.43.6#99275491Unpaved0.01 km1.93.13.4#99275497Unpaved0.08 km1.93.13.4#99275495Unpaved0.02 km1.93.13.4#99275490Unpaved0.14 km1.82.93.1#99275493Unpaved0.11 km1.82.93.1
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/chichester-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Chichester%20Road&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.

Enquire about council data access →
Frequently asked questions
How long is Chichester Road?+

Chichester Road is approximately 23 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Chichester Road sealed?+

No. Chichester Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Chichester Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Chichester Road scores 4.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Chichester Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Chichester Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Chichester Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Chichester Road scores 5.3/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Chichester Road?+

Contour has identified 57 grey spots on Chichester Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

Similar roads
Mulga Downs Road
similar rating, 158 km away
2.8
RQS
Nyiyaparli Street
Same surface, 133 km away
3.3
RQS
Ethel Creek-Jigalong Road
Same surface, 73 km away
3.3
RQS
Walyagunya Boulevard
Same surface, 133 km away
3.2
RQS
Marble Bar - Woodstock Road
Same surface, 120 km away
3.1
RQS

Road data last updated: 23 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

See how the world's best roads compare