Ripplebrook Road

QLDResidential road6.8 km15 segments

4.7Sports

6.8 kmTotal length

15Segments

Ripplebrook Road is a 6.8 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.2/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 15 segments

Fair (4-6)66%Poor (<4)34%

Sports score IQR: 3.3 - 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

5.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.4

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

3.8

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

-99.00IRI m/km

Coverage: 6% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 16 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142341378-0.50 km6.06.15.9 #142341388-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #142341385-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #142341387-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #142341386-0.50 km5.65.85.3 #142341380-0.50 km5.55.85.2 #142572659-0.50 km5.55.75.2 #142341384-0.50 km5.25.55.0 #142341379-0.50 km4.54.74.3 #142341389-0.15 km3.53.63.8 #142341382-0.50 km3.43.43.5 #142572661-0.09 km3.33.43.7 #142341381-0.50 km3.33.43.4 #142572660-0.12 km3.23.23.2 #142572658-0.50 km3.13.23.1 #142341383-0.50 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 Ripplebrook Road?+

Ripplebrook Road is approximately 6.8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Ripplebrook Road sealed?+

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

Is Ripplebrook Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Ripplebrook Road scores 4.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Ripplebrook Road in a caravan?+

With care. Ripplebrook Road scores 4.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Ripplebrook Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Ripplebrook Road scores 5.2/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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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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