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Orchid Avenue

VICResidential road0.5 km4 segments
3.6Sports
0.5 kmTotal length
4Segments
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Orchid Avenue is a 540 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 4.4/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
3.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 4 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 3.5 - 3.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed34%Unsealed66%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.6
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
8.2
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments
Top 25 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#144474624Paved0.20 km7.37.37.2#144613397Paved0.11 km5.55.35.7#144613396Paved0.06 km5.35.15.8#144483377Paved0.06 km5.14.95.4#144950389Paved0.01 km5.14.85.7#144929744Paved0.05 km5.04.85.5#144950390Paved0.02 km5.04.85.7#144483379Paved0.04 km5.04.85.7#144613395Paved0.05 km4.84.65.2#144950392Paved0.01 km4.44.14.7#144950391Paved0.01 km4.44.14.7#144613398Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7#144275441-0.04 km4.04.14.3#144275440-0.07 km3.94.14.4#144275442-0.17 km3.53.63.9#144152963-0.04 km3.53.63.9#144143134-0.26 km3.53.63.8#144361981-0.11 km3.43.53.7#144152964-0.02 km3.33.43.7#144795856-0.16 km3.13.13.2#144795855-0.07 km3.13.13.2#144152962-0.12 km3.13.13.2#144795858-0.07 km3.13.13.2#144795857-0.05 km3.13.13.2#144361982-0.12 km3.13.13.2
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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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 Orchid Avenue?+

Orchid Avenue is approximately 540 m long.

Is Orchid Avenue sealed?+

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

Is Orchid Avenue good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Orchid Avenue scores 3.7/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Orchid Avenue in a caravan?+

With care. Orchid Avenue scores 4.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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