Hickey Close

WAUnclassified road0.7 km2 segments

4.0Sports

6.1Safety

0.7 kmTotal length

2Segments

Hickey Close is a 720 m sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed12%Unsealed88%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

7.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

5.2

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

5.8

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure63%

Night driving risk55%

Wind exposure65%

Sun glare risk100%

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 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#141385797Paved0.10 km5.14.85.4 #141775971Unpaved0.44 km4.06.04.0 #141775972Unpaved0.27 km4.06.54.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Hickey Close?+

Hickey Close is approximately 720 m long.

Is Hickey Close sealed?+

Yes. Hickey Close is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hickey Close good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Hickey Close scores 6.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Hickey Close in a caravan?+

With care. Hickey Close scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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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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