Doaks Road

WAUnclassified road2.4 km6 segments

3.8Sports

2.4 kmTotal length

6Segments

6Grey spot segments

Doaks Road is a 2 km unsealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Fair (4-6)50%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 4.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

4.2

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

Curviness

7.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments

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

7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure44%

Night driving risk53%

Wind exposure61%

Sun glare risk44%

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 6 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#98583333-0.27 km4.26.47.0 #98583334-0.43 km4.26.47.0 #98583331-0.36 km4.26.47.0 #98583330-0.50 km3.55.65.9 #98583332-0.38 km3.04.85.2 #98583329-0.47 km2.43.74.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/doaks-road-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 Doaks Road?+

Doaks Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Doaks Road sealed?+

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

Is Doaks Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Doaks Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Doaks Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Doaks Road scores 3.7/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Doaks Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Doaks Road scores 6.4/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Doaks Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Doaks Road scores 7.2/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Doaks Road?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Doaks Road - 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: 22 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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