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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 Australian Capital Territory

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

Australian Capital Territory median
$4.50
Across 203 venues in Australian Capital Territory that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Australian Capital Territory price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.50$5.50 p90
Strong sample
n=203 venues · spread $3.50–$5.50 · October 2026
Australian Capital Territory vs the rest
Australian Capital Territory
$4.50
Northern Territory
$4.80
Victoria
$4.50
South Australia
$4.50
Tasmania
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Australian Capital Territory — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Australian Capital Territory?

A Short Black in Australian Capital Territory costs $4.50 at the median café, based on 203 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.00.

Is a Short Black in Australian Capital Territory dearer than the national average?

Australian Capital Territory's median of $4.50 sits level with the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Australian Capital Territory, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.50 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Short Black by region in Australian Capital Territory
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs state
n
South Canberra
$4.50
0.0%
n=186
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What else costs what in Australian Capital Territory
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.72 −1.3%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Latte $5.75 +2.7%Long Black $5.50 +3.8%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Burger $22.00 +4.8%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Chips / Fries $10.00 0.0%Bacon & Egg Roll $14.00 0.0%

This is the Australian Capital Territory reading of the Short Black Index. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: April 2027.

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