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Lowan Avenue

VICResidential road1.0 km5 segments
5.2Sports
1.0 kmTotal length
5Segments
8Grey spot segments
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Lowan Avenue is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 5 segments
Excellent (8+)13%Fair (4-6)88%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 5.4

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
1.5
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
8.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 5 segments
8
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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure39%
Night driving risk56%
Wind exposure53%
Sun glare risk32%
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 25 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108668133Paved0.24 km8.18.18.2#108784677Asphalt0.15 km7.07.07.2#108728751Paved0.27 km6.26.16.5#108728749Paved0.12 km5.55.35.5#109752302Paved0.03 km5.35.15.9#109752301Paved0.03 km5.25.05.8#109168679Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#108696880Paved0.32 km5.04.85.7#108728750Paved0.07 km4.64.35.0#108784678Asphalt0.10 km4.54.35.0#109168669Asphalt0.17 km4.46.67.3#109168667Asphalt0.23 km4.46.67.3#109204143Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7#109168668Asphalt0.33 km4.05.96.8#109168676Asphalt0.15 km3.75.56.8#109168666Asphalt0.03 km3.75.46.2#109168673Asphalt0.20 km3.65.46.3#109168675Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.5#109168672Asphalt0.26 km3.55.36.3#109168677Asphalt0.15 km3.55.26.2#109168670Asphalt0.09 km3.55.16.1#109168680Asphalt0.35 km3.55.16.1#109168671Asphalt0.09 km3.55.16.1#109168674Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8#109168678Asphalt0.02 km3.44.95.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/lowan-avenue-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Lowan%20Avenue&state=VICSearch roads by name

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 Lowan Avenue?+

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

Is Lowan Avenue sealed?+

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

Is Lowan Avenue good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Lowan Avenue scores 5.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Lowan Avenue in a caravan?+

Yes. Lowan Avenue scores 6.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Lowan Avenue?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Lowan 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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