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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 Newcastle

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

Newcastle median
$4.50
Across 181 venues in Newcastle that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Newcastle price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.50$5.50 p90
Strong sample
n=181 venues · spread $3.50–$5.50 · October 2026
Newcastle vs the rest
Newcastle
$4.50
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Albury
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Newcastle — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Newcastle?

A Short Black in Newcastle costs $4.50 at the median café, based on 181 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $4.80.

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

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

What is the full price range?

Across Newcastle, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.50 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Newcastle
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.90 +1.7%Hot Chocolate $5.70 +3.6%Flat White $5.80 +5.5%Latte $6.00 +7.1%Long Black $5.60 +5.7%Mocha $6.15 +2.5%Cappuccino $5.70 +3.6%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%Piccolo $4.60 +2.2%Macchiato $4.50 0.0%Iced Chocolate $8.20 +9.3%

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

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