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October 2026 reading
The Short Black Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
October 2026 reading · Next: April 2027

Short Black in Launceston

A Short Black in Launceston costs $4.55 at the median café — +1.1% above the national median of $4.50.

Launceston median
$4.55
Across 46 venues in Launceston that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Launceston price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$4.00 p10median $4.55$5.88 p90
Strong sample
n=46 venues · spread $4.00–$5.88 · October 2026
Launceston vs the rest
Launceston
$4.55
Darwin
$4.95
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Albury
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Launceston — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Launceston?

A Short Black in Launceston costs $4.55 at the median café, based on 46 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.47.

Is a Short Black in Launceston dearer than the national average?

Launceston's median of $4.55 sits +1.1% above the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Launceston, 80% of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.88 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Launceston
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.82 +0.4%Hot Chocolate $5.78 +5.0%Latte $5.75 +2.7%Flat White $5.72 +4.1%Long Black $5.50 +3.8%Iced Chocolate $7.90 +5.3%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Pot of Tea $5.00 −3.8%Iced Coffee $8.00 0.0%Iced Mocha $8.30 +3.8%

This is the Launceston reading of the Short Black Index — part of the full Launceston reading. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: April 2027.

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