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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 Toowoomba

A Short Black in Toowoomba costs $4.20 at the median café — −6.7% below the national median of $4.50.

Toowoomba median
$4.20
Across 41 venues in Toowoomba that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Toowoomba price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.70 p10median $4.20$5.50 p90
Strong sample
n=41 venues · spread $3.70–$5.50 · October 2026
Toowoomba vs the rest
Toowoomba
$4.20
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Toowoomba — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Toowoomba?

A Short Black in Toowoomba costs $4.20 at the median café, based on 41 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.00.

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

Toowoomba's median of $4.20 sits −6.7% below the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Toowoomba, 80% of cafés charge between $3.70 and $5.50 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Toowoomba
October 2026 Reading
Flat White $5.97 +8.6%Chai Latte $6.00 +3.4%Latte $6.00 +7.1%Long Black $5.50 +3.8%Hot Chocolate $6.00 +9.1%Cappuccino $6.00 +9.1%Mocha $6.40 +6.7%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%Iced Latte $7.50 +7.1%Pot of Tea $5.75 +10.6%Iced Coffee $8.10 +1.2%Piccolo $4.70 +4.4%

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

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