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Heather Avenue

QLDResidential road0.6 km4 segments
7.2Sports
0.6 kmTotal length
4Segments
2Recorded crashes
3Grey spot segments

Heather Avenue is a 1 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and EVs.

7-day forecast

Vehicle scores
7.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 4 segments
Good (6-8)75%Fair (4-6)25%

Sports score IQR: 6.3 - 7.3

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
9.5
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 4 segments· 24 years of data
2
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Serious injuries
3
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

100%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/heather-avenue-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Heather Avenue?+

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

Is Heather Avenue sealed?+

Yes. Heather Avenue is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Heather Avenue good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Heather Avenue scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Heather Avenue in a caravan?+

Yes. Heather Avenue scores 6.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Heather Avenue good for an EV?+

Yes. Heather Avenue scores 7.1/10 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 Heather Avenue?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Heather Avenue - 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: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.