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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 Mildura

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

Mildura median
$4.50
Across 48 venues in Mildura that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Mildura price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.50$5.58 p90
Strong sample
n=48 venues · spread $3.50–$5.58 · October 2026
Mildura vs the rest
Mildura
$4.50
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Mildura — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Mildura?

A Short Black in Mildura 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 Mildura dearer than the national average?

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

What is the full price range?

Across Mildura, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.58 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Mildura
October 2026 Reading
Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Iced Coffee $8.00 0.0%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Chai Latte $5.75 −0.9%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%Latte $5.50 −1.8%Long Black $5.50 +3.8%Mocha $5.75 −4.2%Iced Chocolate $8.00 +6.7%Burger $22.25 +6.0%

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

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