Murray Valley Road

WAUnclassified road8.0 km22 segments

4.6Sports

8.0 kmTotal length

22Segments

26Grey spot segments

Murray Valley Road is a 8 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

4.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 22 segments

Fair (4-6)62%Poor (<4)38%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 5.1

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

9.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 22 segments

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

5.7/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk69%

Wind exposure65%

Sun glare risk66%

Wildlife strike risk22%

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

Segments

Top 26 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#98652466Asphalt0.40 km5.28.08.8 #98652470Asphalt0.47 km5.28.08.8 #98652464Asphalt0.37 km5.17.98.7 #98652465Asphalt0.53 km5.17.98.7 #98652468Asphalt0.55 km5.17.98.7 #98652471Asphalt0.41 km5.17.98.7 #98652467Asphalt0.65 km5.17.98.7 #99408821Paved0.57 km5.17.98.7 #98652469Asphalt0.52 km5.17.98.7 #98652473Asphalt0.32 km5.17.98.6 #99335582Paved0.12 km5.07.78.5 #98652472Asphalt0.65 km4.97.58.2 #98702870Paved0.18 km4.87.58.3 #98718259Paved0.14 km4.46.87.8 #100022861Paved0.15 km4.46.87.8 #99643481Paved0.09 km4.16.27.3 #99408822Paved0.07 km3.95.97.1 #100006522Asphalt0.05 km3.85.77.0 #100022862Paved0.04 km3.45.16.5 #99643480Paved0.03 km3.45.16.5 #99408820Paved0.02 km3.45.06.3 #98698894Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0 #98698887Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0 #98698891Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0 #98698889Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0 #116140760Unpaved0.23 km2.45.44.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/murray-valley-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 Murray Valley Road?+

Murray Valley Road is approximately 8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Murray Valley Road sealed?+

Yes. Murray Valley Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Murray Valley Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Murray Valley Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Murray Valley Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Murray Valley Road scores 3.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Murray Valley Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Murray Valley Road scores 8.0/10 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 Murray Valley Road?+

Contour has identified 26 grey spots on Murray Valley 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: 22 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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