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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 Barossa Valley

A Short Black in Barossa Valley costs $4.00 at the median café — −11.1% below the national median of $4.50.

Barossa Valley median
$4.00
Across 30 venues in Barossa Valley that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Barossa Valley price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.00$5.50 p90
Strong sample
n=30 venues · spread $3.50–$5.50 · October 2026
Barossa Valley vs the rest
Barossa Valley
$4.00
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Barossa Valley — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Barossa Valley?

A Short Black in Barossa Valley costs $4.00 at the median café, based on 30 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $3.73 and $4.86.

Is a Short Black in Barossa Valley dearer than the national average?

Barossa Valley's median of $4.00 sits −11.1% below the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

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

What else costs what in Barossa Valley
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $6.10 +5.2%Latte $5.90 +5.4%Cappuccino $5.95 +8.2%Flat White $5.95 +8.2%Long Black $5.25 −0.9%Hot Chocolate $6.00 +9.1%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%Mocha $6.30 +5.0%Pot of Tea $5.00 −3.8%Iced Coffee $8.00 0.0%Macchiato $4.50 0.0%Burger $18.00 −14.3%

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

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