Matheison Road

QLDResidential road0.5 km2 segments

5.1Sports

0.5 kmTotal length

2Segments

2Grey spot segments

Matheison Road is a 1 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.6/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Good (6-8)50%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 6.2

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

5.0

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

4.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments

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.

Segments

Top 2 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96365273-0.50 km7.27.56.9 #96365274-0.01 km2.92.93.0

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 Matheison Road?+

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

Is Matheison Road sealed?+

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

Is Matheison Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Matheison Road scores 5.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Matheison Road in a caravan?+

With care. Matheison Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Matheison Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Matheison Road scores 5.6/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Matheison Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Matheison 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.

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