Eighth Street

NSWResidential road0.9 km5 segments

4.7Sports

0.9 kmTotal length

5Segments

Eighth Street is a 890 m sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 5.8/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 4.8

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

0.5

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

4.2

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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

100%

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

Top 13 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143054246Asphalt0.16 km7.47.47.5 #143237144Asphalt0.43 km7.37.37.4 #143229038Asphalt0.07 km5.35.15.8 #143124279Asphalt0.02 km4.94.75.6 #143229037Asphalt0.08 km4.84.55.4 #143124287Asphalt0.08 km4.84.55.4 #143124278Asphalt0.52 km4.84.55.1 #143229036Asphalt0.12 km4.54.34.9 #143124289Asphalt0.17 km4.54.34.9 #143124288Asphalt0.09 km4.34.14.7 #143444480Asphalt0.06 km4.03.74.8 #143660861Asphalt0.07 km2.94.45.6 #143778155Asphalt0.04 km2.63.94.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Eighth Street?+

Eighth Street is approximately 890 m long.

Is Eighth Street sealed?+

Yes. Eighth Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Eighth Street good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Eighth Street scores 4.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Eighth Street in a caravan?+

With care. Eighth Street scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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