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Panton Road

WAResidential road0.9 km3 segments
7.9Sports
0.9 kmTotal length
3Segments
3Grey spot segments

Panton Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and EVs and caravans.

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Vehicle scores
7.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.5/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Good (6-8)100%

Sports score IQR: 7.8 - 7.9

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
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 3 segments· 5 years of data
3
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.

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/panton-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 Panton Road?+

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

Is Panton Road sealed?+

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

Is Panton Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Panton Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Panton Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Panton Road scores 7.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Panton Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Panton Road scores 7.7/10 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 Panton Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Panton 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.