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Ellington Street

QLDResidential road0.2 km2 segments
6.5Sports
0.2 kmTotal length
2Segments
2Grey spot segments

Ellington Street is a 0 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface.

Map showing location of Ellington Street
Street view near Ellington Street

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Vehicle scores
6.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 2 segments
Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)50%

Sports score IQR: 6.1 - 6.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed73%Unsealed27%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.2
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots2 of 2 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 2 segments· 24 years of data
2
Grey spots

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

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

100%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/ellington-street-qld-3Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Ellington%20Street&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Ellington Street?+

Ellington Street is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Ellington Street sealed?+

Yes. Ellington Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Ellington Street good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Ellington Street scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Ellington Street in a caravan?+

Yes. Ellington Street scores 6.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Ellington Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Ellington Street scores 6.8/10 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 Ellington Street?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Ellington Street - 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.