Melbourne Road

NSWTertiary road1.5 km19 segments

5.3Sports

7.2Safety

1.5 kmTotal length

19Segments

6Recorded crashes

14Grey spot segments

Melbourne Road is a 2 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 19 segments

Good (6-8)11%Fair (4-6)68%Poor (<4)21%

Sports score IQR: 5.1 - 5.8

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

0.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots14 of 19 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

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 exposureModerate

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 19 segments· 10 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

NSW avg: 0.289 crashes/km/yrThis road: 1.201▲ Above average

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

44%

Based on 10 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

Wet road exposure51%

Night driving risk74%

Wind exposure56%

Sun glare risk88%

Wildlife strike risk10%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 47 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#111442809Asphalt0.08 km6.36.16.8 #110792782Asphalt0.07 km6.26.06.6 #110854345Asphalt0.10 km6.16.06.7 #111126056Asphalt0.13 km6.05.96.1 #110792787Asphalt0.09 km5.95.76.2 #110575457Paved0.12 km5.95.76.4 #110854348Asphalt0.05 km5.85.76.4 #110792784Asphalt0.07 km5.85.66.3 #110854343Asphalt0.14 km5.85.66.4 #110792779Asphalt0.08 km5.75.56.3 #110854342Asphalt0.07 km5.75.56.3 #110792786Asphalt0.07 km5.75.46.0 #111442808Asphalt0.09 km5.65.46.1 #111442807Asphalt0.09 km5.45.25.8 #110792783Asphalt0.02 km5.35.15.7 #110792781Asphalt0.05 km5.35.15.7 #110792785Asphalt0.10 km5.35.15.7 #110575456Paved0.07 km5.25.05.7 #110792780Asphalt0.10 km5.24.95.4 #110854347Asphalt0.01 km5.14.95.8 #110575458Paved0.08 km5.04.85.8 #110600293Asphalt0.08 km5.04.85.8 #110828909Paved0.61 km5.07.78.4 #111430537Asphalt0.07 km4.84.55.4 #110854344Asphalt0.08 km4.84.55.4 #111426549Asphalt0.11 km4.84.55.4 #110799193Asphalt0.13 km4.84.55.4 #110600294Asphalt0.13 km4.84.55.4 #110600297Asphalt0.12 km4.84.55.4 #110828910Paved0.11 km4.56.98.0 #110600295Asphalt0.12 km4.54.34.9 #110600296Asphalt0.12 km4.54.34.9 #110854346Asphalt0.01 km4.44.24.7 #111426550Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #110828902Paved0.26 km3.95.86.9 #110828903Paved0.02 km3.75.56.8 #111311731Paved0.10 km3.75.56.6 #110828907Paved0.11 km3.65.36.5 #110828908Paved0.05 km3.65.36.5 #110828906Paved0.05 km3.65.36.5 #110854362Asphalt0.08 km3.65.36.3 #110828904Paved0.03 km3.55.16.1 #111294366Asphalt0.05 km3.55.26.3 #110828905Paved0.01 km3.44.95.8 #111311733Paved0.11 km3.24.75.7 #111311732Paved0.05 km3.24.75.7 #111311734Paved0.09 km3.24.75.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Melbourne Road?+

Melbourne Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Melbourne Road sealed?+

Yes. Melbourne Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Melbourne Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Melbourne Road scores 5.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Melbourne Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Melbourne Road scores 6.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Melbourne Road?+

Contour has identified 14 grey spots on Melbourne Road - 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: 24 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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