Speed cameras have been a staple of Australian road safety since the 1980s, when mobile speed camera trials began in Victoria. Though the early trials didn’t immediately reduce crashes, they paved the way for wider adoption of fixed and mobile enforcement, which now plays a critical role in reducing speeding-related road trauma.
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Today, Australia is home to 1400+ speed cameras, placing it 14th globally. For context, Brazil leads the world with over 19,000 fixed and red-light cameras, according to the Speed Camera DataBase (SCDB).
Here’s a breakdown of the most speed camera-heavy routes in each Australian state and territory:
New South Wales
Route: King Georges Road to Roberts Road, Beverly Hills (Western Sydney)
Number of Cameras: 8 cameras in 5.2km
Fines for 9km/h Over: $1160 and 8 demerit points
This is Australia’s most speed camera-dense route. The eight cameras include red-light and school zone cameras, making this an especially high-risk stretch for inattentive drivers.
Victoria
Route: Barkly Street to Punt Road, St Kilda to South Yarra
Number of Cameras: 8 cameras across 7.6km
Starting at Barkly Street in St Kilda, drivers pass five cameras within 3.3km. Continuing along Punt Road adds another three cameras, all within roughly 15 minutes of driving.
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South Australia
Route: Lower Portrush Road to Portrush Road, North Adelaide
Number of Cameras: 6 cameras over 7.4km
This route includes school zone and intersection speed cameras. Motorists exceeding limits, especially near schools, can expect multiple penalties.
Western Australia
Route: Tonkin Highway
Fixed Cameras: 5 cameras across 81km
Mobile Locations: Up to 22 potential mobile sites
WA provides less publicly available camera location data, but Tonkin Highway is one of the most heavily monitored stretches in the state.
Queensland
Route: Southport Burleigh Road, Gold Coast
Number of Cameras: 4 cameras over 8.8km
This coastal stretch includes a red-light camera and several fixed speed cameras, making it one of the Gold Coast’s most monitored roads.
Northern Territory
Route: Stuart Highway
Number of Cameras: 13 speed cameras across 1790km (NT section)
More than half of the NT’s speed cameras are located along this major interstate route.
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Tasmania
Fixed Cameras: 8 fixed locations
Mobile Cameras: 16 mobile units
While Tasmania has limited fixed speed enforcement, mobile units are regularly deployed across the state.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Fixed Cameras: 9
Mobile Camera Vans: 10
ACT drivers are more likely to be caught by mobile units than fixed cameras, but enforcement remains widespread.
As camera coverage continues to expand, motorists across Australia are being reminded to stay within speed limits—not just to avoid fines, but to save lives. Always check your local traffic authority for updated camera locations.
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