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April 2026 reading
The Soft Drink Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
April 2026 reading · Next: October 2026

Soft Drink in Newcastle

A Soft Drink in Newcastle costs $4.95 at the median café — −1.0% below the national median of $5.00.

Newcastle median
$4.95
Across 28 venues in Newcastle that priced a Soft Drink this reading.
First readingApril 2026 reading
Newcastle price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$4.00 p10median $4.95$6.65 p90
Strong sample
n=28 venues · spread $4.00–$6.65 · April 2026
Newcastle vs the rest
Newcastle
$4.95
Darwin
$7.00
Townsville
$6.00
Byron Bay
$5.50
Coffs Harbour
$5.25
Australia
$5.00
Soft Drink prices in Newcastle — the short answers
April 2026 Reading

How much is a Soft Drink in Newcastle?

A Soft Drink in Newcastle costs $4.95 at the median café, based on 28 priced menus in the April 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.50 and $5.13.

Is a Soft Drink in Newcastle dearer than the national average?

Newcastle's median of $4.95 sits −1.0% below the national median of $5.00.

What is the full price range?

Across Newcastle, 80% of cafés charge between $4.00 and $6.65 for a Soft Drink. Prices refresh with the October 2026 reading.

What else costs what in Newcastle
April 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.50 0.0%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Latte $5.50 +1.9%Long Black $5.00 0.0%Short Black $4.00 −4.8%Cappuccino $5.50 +4.8%Flat White $5.50 +4.8%Mocha $5.75 0.0%Iced Latte $6.50 0.0%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Iced Chocolate $8.00 +6.7%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%

This is the Newcastle reading of the Soft Drink Index — part of the full Newcastle reading. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: October 2026.

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