Southampton Road

WAUnclassified road20.0 km49 segments

2.4Sports

20.0 kmTotal length

49Segments

53Grey spot segments

Southampton Road is a 20 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 49 segments

Good (6-8)4%Fair (4-6)28%Poor (<4)68%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed39%Unsealed61%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

6.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 49 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

6.5/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure66%

Night driving risk71%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk44%

Wildlife strike risk15%

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

Segments

Top 53 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#99203643Asphalt0.44 km7.37.27.4 #99203644Asphalt0.28 km7.17.07.3 #98551986Asphalt0.43 km5.68.69.3 #98551982Asphalt0.60 km5.48.39.1 #98551985Asphalt0.63 km5.38.18.8 #98551996Asphalt0.39 km5.38.18.9 #98551988Asphalt0.50 km5.38.08.9 #98551995Asphalt0.47 km5.07.78.5 #98551993Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.3 #98551984Asphalt0.65 km4.97.48.2 #98551983Asphalt0.35 km4.87.48.1 #98551989Asphalt0.40 km4.46.57.7 #98551994Asphalt0.47 km4.36.57.6 #98551991Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.5 #98551987Asphalt0.33 km4.36.57.5 #98551992Asphalt0.40 km4.36.47.6 #98551997Asphalt0.05 km4.06.07.3 #98551990Asphalt0.36 km3.85.66.6 #99149332Paved0.06 km3.04.65.6 #98695494Unpaved0.09 km2.45.44.0 #98708551Unpaved0.13 km2.44.44.0 #98708554Unpaved0.54 km2.46.04.0 #98708556Unpaved0.61 km2.46.04.0 #98708558Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0 #98708559Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0 #98708560Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #98695482Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #98708552Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #98708553Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0 #98708555Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #99958644Unpaved0.19 km2.45.14.0 #98695492Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #98708562Unpaved0.10 km2.45.44.0 #98708557Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #100035617Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #98708561Unpaved0.01 km2.44.34.0 #100035616Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #98708550Unpaved0.63 km2.46.04.0 #98551981Unpaved0.47 km2.46.04.0 #99168625Unpaved0.03 km2.44.04.0 #98695490Unpaved0.55 km2.46.04.0 #99958643Unpaved0.04 km2.45.04.0 #99149331Unpaved0.11 km2.45.74.0 #98551977Unpaved0.24 km2.45.54.0 #98551978Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #98551979Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #98551980Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0 #116091051Unpaved0.09 km2.45.04.0 #98695478Unpaved0.28 km2.45.64.0 #98695480Unpaved0.54 km2.46.04.0 #98695484Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0 #98695487Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0 #98695489Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/southampton-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 Southampton Road?+

Southampton Road is approximately 20 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Southampton Road sealed?+

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

Is Southampton Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Southampton Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Southampton Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Southampton Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Southampton Road?+

Contour has identified 53 grey spots on Southampton 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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