Barnwell Road

QLDResidential road0.7 km4 segments

6.5Sports

0.7 kmTotal length

4Segments

Barnwell Road is a 680 m unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Good (6-8)74%Fair (4-6)26%

Sports score IQR: 4.1 - 5.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

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

Curviness

8.1

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

8.6

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Segments

Top 6 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#141984599-0.50 km7.27.57.0 #142075772-0.50 km6.16.46.1 #141984601-0.11 km5.15.25.1 #141984598-0.03 km4.14.14.3 #141984600-0.04 km4.14.14.4 #142075773-0.02 km2.52.42.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Barnwell Road?+

Barnwell Road is approximately 680 m long.

Is Barnwell Road sealed?+

No. Barnwell Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Barnwell Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Barnwell Road scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Barnwell Road in a caravan?+

With care. Barnwell Road scores 6.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Barnwell Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Barnwell Road scores 6.4/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Barnwell Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Barnwell Road scores 7.4/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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