Diamond Drive

VICResidential road0.7 km2 segments

7.3Sports

0.7 kmTotal length

2Segments

2Grey spot segments

Diamond Drive is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and caravans.

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Vehicle scores

7.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Good (6-8)100%

Sports score IQR: 7.2 - 7.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed61%Unsealed40%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

9.0

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments· 13 years of data

Grey spots

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

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

Segments

Top 17 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108878883Asphalt0.46 km7.67.67.6 #108802929Paved0.26 km7.67.67.6 #108878882Asphalt0.27 km7.06.97.2 #109263064-0.24 km5.35.65.1 #109500441Paved0.03 km5.15.05.4 #108694389-0.11 km4.74.84.4 #108694391-0.11 km4.64.84.5 #109500442Paved0.03 km4.44.14.8 #109233426Paved0.22 km4.34.14.7 #109263063-0.10 km4.14.24.1 #109263062-0.12 km4.04.14.0 #109263061-0.14 km4.04.13.8 #109263071-0.08 km3.94.03.9 #108694390-0.06 km3.94.03.8 #108694392-0.03 km3.63.73.7 #109620019-0.07 km3.03.13.0 #109620020-0.07 km3.03.03.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Diamond Drive?+

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

Is Diamond Drive sealed?+

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

Is Diamond Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Diamond Drive scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Diamond Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Diamond Drive scores 7.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Diamond Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Diamond Drive scores 7.4/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Diamond Drive?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Diamond 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: 23 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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