McDougall Close

QLDResidential road0.3 km2 segments

5.3Sports

0.3 kmTotal length

2Segments

2Grey spot segments

McDougall Close is a 0 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

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

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 6.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

5.0

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

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

8.0

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

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

#96099078-0.19 km6.67.06.5 #96436390-0.08 km3.33.43.7

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 McDougall Close?+

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

Is McDougall Close sealed?+

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

Is McDougall Close good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. McDougall Close scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive McDougall Close in a caravan?+

With care. McDougall Close scores 5.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is McDougall Close suitable for a 4WD?+

McDougall Close scores 5.7/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on McDougall Close?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on McDougall Close - 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: 11 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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