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Ravensbourne Road

QLDTertiary road52.3 km115 segments
2.9Sports
7.6Safety
52.3 kmTotal length
115Segments
1Recorded crashes
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Ravensbourne Road is a 52 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.3/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.2/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 115 segments
Fair (4-6)11%Poor (<4)89%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 3.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed38%Unsealed62%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
6.9
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
2.8
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.1
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
2.7
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Wet riskModerate
Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.
Night riskPresent
Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.
Wind exposureModerate
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 115 segments· 24 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

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

0%

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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure44%
Night driving risk48%
Wind exposure45%
Sun glare risk27%
Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
Top 115 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#142302984Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.1#142302986Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1#142445961Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1#142302985Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1#142303018Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0#142302989Asphalt0.50 km4.56.87.4#142303011Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.3#142303013Asphalt0.50 km4.36.67.0#142303019Asphalt0.50 km4.36.67.0#142303010Asphalt0.50 km4.26.46.8#142302988Asphalt0.15 km4.26.37.1#142445962Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.8#142302996Asphalt0.24 km4.05.86.8#142302997Asphalt0.50 km4.05.86.7#142302995Asphalt0.10 km3.55.26.2#142302993Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0#142445963Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0#142303017Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0#142303015Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0#142303020Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0#142302991Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0#142303006Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0#142445964Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.0#142303003Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142303014Asphalt0.50 km3.45.06.0#142445966Asphalt0.39 km3.45.06.0#142303007Asphalt0.50 km3.45.06.0#142303001Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142302999Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142303008Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142303022Asphalt0.36 km3.45.05.9#142302990Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142303021Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142303016Asphalt0.37 km3.45.05.9#142303004Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142303002Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142302994Asphalt0.06 km3.45.05.9#142302987Asphalt0.00 km3.45.05.9#142303012Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142303000Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142302992Asphalt0.15 km3.45.05.9#142302998Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142303005Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142303009Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142445965Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9#142445967Asphalt0.07 km3.45.05.9#142303023Asphalt0.23 km3.45.05.9#142445914Gravel0.50 km2.45.84.0#142445687Gravel0.50 km2.45.94.0#142445704Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445682Gravel0.50 km2.45.74.0#142445708Gravel0.50 km2.44.24.0#142445684Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445690Gravel0.50 km2.44.24.0#142445921Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0#142445697Gravel0.21 km2.46.04.0#142445934Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445943Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445936Gravel0.50 km2.45.54.0#142445925Gravel0.50 km2.44.54.0#142445683Gravel0.50 km2.45.64.0#142445710Gravel0.50 km2.45.24.0#142445916Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445913Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445694Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445947Gravel0.03 km2.44.84.0#142445939Gravel0.02 km2.44.24.0#142445713Gravel0.42 km2.44.44.0#142445926Gravel0.24 km2.44.24.0#142445940Gravel0.50 km2.44.24.0#142445700Gravel0.50 km2.45.74.0#142445922Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445942Gravel0.50 km2.44.34.0#142445937Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#142445923Gravel0.50 km2.44.24.0#142445709Gravel0.38 km2.44.44.0#142445924Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445935Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445711Gravel0.50 km2.45.14.0#142445929Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445917Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445691Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445712Gravel0.50 km2.44.54.0#142445706Gravel0.50 km2.44.24.0#142445930Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0#142445693Gravel0.50 km2.45.34.0#142445946Gravel0.41 km2.46.04.0#142445692Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445918Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0#142445933Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0#142445688Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445689Gravel0.50 km2.44.34.0#142445920Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445938Gravel0.50 km2.44.34.0#142445927Gravel0.50 km2.44.24.0#142445915Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445695Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445944Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445928Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445945Gravel0.50 km2.44.54.0#142445919Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445941Gravel0.50 km2.44.44.0#142445699Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#142445701Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445696Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445702Gravel0.50 km2.45.84.0#142445698Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#142445705Gravel0.50 km2.44.24.0#142445931Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#142445685Gravel0.50 km2.45.74.0#142445703Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#142445912Gravel0.50 km2.45.44.0#142445707Gravel0.50 km2.44.24.0#142445686Gravel0.50 km2.44.34.0#142445932Gravel0.50 km2.45.14.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/ravensbourne-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Ravensbourne Road?+

Ravensbourne Road is approximately 52 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 45 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Ravensbourne Road sealed?+

Yes. Ravensbourne Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Ravensbourne Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Ravensbourne Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Ravensbourne Road scores 3.1/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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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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