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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 Sunshine Coast

A Short Black in Sunshine Coast costs $4.42 at the median café — −1.7% below the national median of $4.50.

Sunshine Coast median
$4.42
Across 173 venues in Sunshine Coast that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Sunshine Coast price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.42$5.49 p90
Strong sample
n=173 venues · spread $3.50–$5.49 · October 2026
Sunshine Coast vs the rest
Sunshine Coast
$4.42
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Sunshine Coast — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Sunshine Coast?

A Short Black in Sunshine Coast costs $4.42 at the median café, based on 173 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $3.90 and $4.75.

Is a Short Black in Sunshine Coast dearer than the national average?

Sunshine Coast's median of $4.42 sits −1.7% below the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Sunshine Coast, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.49 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Sunshine Coast
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $6.00 +3.4%Hot Chocolate $5.90 +7.3%Long Black $5.50 +3.8%Latte $5.90 +5.4%Flat White $5.75 +4.5%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Mocha $6.20 +3.3%Cappuccino $5.75 +4.5%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Iced Chocolate $7.50 0.0%Macchiato $4.50 0.0%Pot of Tea $5.50 +5.8%

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

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