Joan Avenue

VICResidential road0.7 km3 segments

7.4Sports

0.7 kmTotal length

3Segments

3Grey spot segments

Joan Avenue is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Good (6-8)100%

Sports score IQR: 7.1 - 7.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed77%Unsealed23%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

7.7

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

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Segments

Top 5 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108943399Asphalt0.37 km8.18.28.3 #108943401Asphalt0.23 km7.77.78.0 #108943400Asphalt0.09 km6.15.96.6 #108849521-0.10 km3.13.13.2 #108849522-0.10 km3.13.13.2

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 Joan Avenue?+

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

Is Joan Avenue sealed?+

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

Is Joan Avenue good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Joan Avenue scores 7.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Joan Avenue in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Joan Avenue scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Joan Avenue good for an EV?+

Yes. Joan Avenue scores 7.7/10 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 Joan Avenue?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Joan 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: 23 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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