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Waters Edge Close

VICResidential road0.8 km3 segments
7.6Sports
0.8 kmTotal length
3Segments
3Grey spot segments

Waters Edge Close is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and EVs and caravans and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
7.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Excellent (8+)33%Good (6-8)33%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 5.8 - 7.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed76%Unsealed24%
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
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
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 3 segments
3
Grey spots

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

Traffic volume
Annual average daily traffic
1,815vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/waters-edge-close-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Waters%20Edge%20Close&state=VICSearch roads by name

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 Waters Edge Close?+

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

Is Waters Edge Close sealed?+

Yes. Waters Edge Close is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Waters Edge Close good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Waters Edge Close scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Waters Edge Close in a caravan?+

Yes. Waters Edge Close scores 7.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Waters Edge Close good for an EV?+

Yes. Waters Edge Close scores 7.4/10 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 Waters Edge Close?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Waters Edge Close - 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.