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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 Mackay

A Short Black in Mackay costs $4.50 at the median café — level with the national median of $4.50.

Mackay median
$4.50
Across 48 venues in Mackay that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Mackay price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.20 p10median $4.50$5.65 p90
Strong sample
n=48 venues · spread $3.20–$5.65 · October 2026
Mackay vs the rest
Mackay
$4.50
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Mackay — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Mackay?

A Short Black in Mackay costs $4.50 at the median café, based on 48 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.00.

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

Mackay's median of $4.50 sits level with the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Mackay, 80% of cafés charge between $3.20 and $5.65 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Short Black by region in Mackay
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs Mackay
n
Whitsunday
$4.33
−3.9%
n=30
→
What else costs what in Mackay
October 2026 Reading
Flat White $5.90 +7.3%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Cappuccino $5.75 +4.5%Chai Latte $6.00 +3.4%Latte $5.90 +5.4%Long Black $5.50 +3.8%Hot Chocolate $5.80 +5.5%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Iced Chocolate $7.25 −3.3%Iced Coffee $8.50 +6.3%Pot of Tea $5.20 0.0%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%

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

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