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October 2026 reading
The Ristretto Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
October 2026 reading · Next: April 2027

Ristretto in New South Wales

A Ristretto in New South Wales costs $4.50 at the median café — level with the national median of $4.50.

New South Wales median
$4.50
Across 303 venues in New South Wales that priced a Ristretto this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
New South Wales price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.50$5.50 p90
Strong sample
n=303 venues · spread $3.50–$5.50 · October 2026
New South Wales vs the rest
New South Wales
$4.50
Tasmania
$5.13
Victoria
$4.90
Queensland
$4.50
Australian Capital Territory
$4.40
Australia
$4.50
Ristretto prices in New South Wales — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Ristretto in New South Wales?

A Ristretto in New South Wales costs $4.50 at the median café, based on 303 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.00.

Is a Ristretto in New South Wales dearer than the national average?

New South Wales's median of $4.50 sits level with the national median of $4.50.

Where is a Ristretto cheapest in New South Wales?

Of the regions we read in New South Wales, Blue Mountains is cheapest at $4.50 and Upper Goulburn Valley is dearest at $4.63.

What is the full price range?

Across New South Wales, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.50 for a Ristretto. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Ristretto by region in New South Wales
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs state
n
Upper Goulburn Valley
$4.63
+2.8%
n=28
→
Ryde - Hunters Hill
$4.50
0.0%
n=277
→
Blue Mountains
$4.50
0.0%
n=24
→
What else costs what in New South Wales
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.60 −3.4%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Latte $5.50 −1.8%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Short Black $4.25 −5.6%Mocha $5.95 −0.8%Long Black $5.25 −0.9%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Macchiato $4.50 0.0%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%

This is the New South Wales reading of the Ristretto Index. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: April 2027.

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