Malvern Drive

QLDTertiary road4.9 km18 segments

8.2Sports

4.9 kmTotal length

18Segments

5Recorded crashes

15Grey spot segments

Malvern Drive is a 5 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for caravans with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and EVs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

8.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 18 segments

Excellent (8+)58%Good (6-8)37%Fair (4-6)5%

Sports score IQR: 6.9 - 8.5

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

8.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTertiary road

9.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 18 segments· 24 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

25%

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure41%

Night driving risk62%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk87%

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 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96427403Paved0.32 km8.58.48.3 #96633746Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.3 #96709791Asphalt0.50 km8.48.48.4 #96633749Asphalt0.42 km8.48.48.3 #96427410Paved0.21 km8.38.38.3 #96709793Asphalt0.50 km8.38.38.2 #96427404Paved0.16 km8.18.08.2 #96427402Paved0.26 km7.97.88.0 #96427408Paved0.33 km7.97.87.8 #96633748Asphalt0.41 km7.87.78.0 #96427405Paved0.23 km7.87.78.0 #96427406Paved0.25 km7.77.57.8 #96427409Paved0.15 km7.47.37.4 #96633745Asphalt0.38 km7.27.17.3 #96633750Paved0.02 km6.46.27.0 #96709792Asphalt0.13 km6.25.96.6 #96709794Asphalt0.07 km6.25.96.6 #96633747Asphalt0.03 km6.25.96.6 #96427407Paved0.10 km5.95.66.2

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Malvern Drive?+

Malvern Drive is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Malvern Drive sealed?+

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

Is Malvern Drive good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Malvern Drive scores 8.1/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Malvern Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Malvern Drive scores 8.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Malvern Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Malvern Drive scores 8.2/10 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 Malvern Drive?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Malvern Drive - 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.

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