Gathercole Drive

VICResidential road0.5 km3 segments

6.9Sports

0.5 kmTotal length

3Segments

1Recorded crashes

Gathercole Drive is a 480 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans.

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Vehicle scores

6.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Excellent (8+)60%Fair (4-6)40%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 6.7

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

6.4

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

8.2

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 segments· 13 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

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 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144107825Paved0.29 km8.18.18.2 #144107826Paved0.10 km5.35.15.8 #144107824Paved0.10 km4.84.55.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Gathercole Drive?+

Gathercole Drive is approximately 480 m long.

Is Gathercole Drive sealed?+

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

Is Gathercole Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Gathercole Drive scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Gathercole Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Gathercole Drive scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Gathercole Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Gathercole Drive scores 7.2/10 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: 28 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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