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Mulga Downs Road

WAResidential road13.4 km27 segments
2.8Sports
13.4 kmTotal length
27Segments
27Grey spot segments
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Mulga Downs Road is a 13 km unsealed residential street in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 3.4/10 for caravans with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
2.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
2.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 27 segments
Fair (4-6)26%Poor (<4)74%

Sports score IQR: 2.8 - 3.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 27 segments
27
Grey spots

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

Segments
Top 27 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#98910700Unpaved0.50 km4.04.23.8#98910691Unpaved0.65 km4.04.74.0#98910684Unpaved0.50 km4.04.74.0#98910682Unpaved0.56 km4.04.94.0#98910692Unpaved0.50 km4.04.33.8#98910694Unpaved0.50 km4.04.64.0#98910681Unpaved0.40 km4.05.94.0#98910699Unpaved0.54 km3.73.93.6#98910683Unpaved0.65 km3.53.73.5#98910695Unpaved0.50 km3.13.23.1#98910706Unpaved0.39 km3.03.13.0#98910696Unpaved0.50 km2.93.02.9#98910705Unpaved0.49 km2.82.92.9#98910707Unpaved0.14 km2.82.82.8#98910703Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910686Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910687Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910688Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910689Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910697Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910698Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910701Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910702Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910704Unpaved0.57 km2.82.82.8#98910685Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910690Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#98910693Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/mulga-downs-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Mulga Downs Road?+

Mulga Downs Road is approximately 13 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Mulga Downs Road sealed?+

No. Mulga Downs Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Mulga Downs Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Mulga Downs Road scores 2.8/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Mulga Downs Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Mulga Downs Road scores 3.4/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Mulga Downs Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Mulga Downs Road scores 3.3/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Mulga Downs Road?+

Contour has identified 27 grey spots on Mulga Downs 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: 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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