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Wheatley Road

SAResidential road0.9 km3 segments
6.6Sports
0.9 kmTotal length
3Segments
3Grey spot segments

Wheatley Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles with highly technical corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Good (6-8)67%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 5.6 - 7.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed64%Unsealed36%
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
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
3
Grey spots

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/wheatley-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Wheatley%20Road&state=SASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Wheatley Road?+

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

Is Wheatley Road sealed?+

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

Is Wheatley Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Wheatley Road scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Wheatley Road in a caravan?+

With care. Wheatley Road scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Wheatley Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Wheatley Road scores 6.5/10 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 Wheatley Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Wheatley 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: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.