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

Short Black in Rockhampton

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

Rockhampton median
$4.50
Across 56 venues in Rockhampton that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Rockhampton price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.50$5.89 p90
Strong sample
n=56 venues · spread $3.50–$5.89 · October 2026
Rockhampton vs the rest
Rockhampton
$4.50
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Rockhampton — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Rockhampton?

A Short Black in Rockhampton costs $4.50 at the median café, based on 56 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $3.80 and $5.00.

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

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

What is the full price range?

Across Rockhampton, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.89 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Rockhampton
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $6.00 +3.4%Flat White $5.78 +5.0%Hot Chocolate $5.75 +4.5%Latte $6.00 +7.1%Cappuccino $5.75 +4.5%Mocha $6.20 +3.3%Long Black $5.50 +3.8%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%Iced Chocolate $7.50 0.0%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Pot of Tea $5.00 −3.8%

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

Spotted a price we missed?
Submit a venue or report a price change. We read every one.
Submit a venue →