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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 Bendigo

A Short Black in Bendigo costs $4.25 at the median café — −5.6% below the national median of $4.50.

Bendigo median
$4.25
Across 54 venues in Bendigo that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Bendigo price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.25$5.14 p90
Strong sample
n=54 venues · spread $3.50–$5.14 · October 2026
Bendigo vs the rest
Bendigo
$4.25
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Bendigo — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Bendigo?

A Short Black in Bendigo costs $4.25 at the median café, based on 54 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.00.

Is a Short Black in Bendigo dearer than the national average?

Bendigo's median of $4.25 sits −5.6% below the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Bendigo, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.14 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Bendigo
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $6.00 +3.4%Hot Chocolate $6.00 +9.1%Latte $6.00 +7.1%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Flat White $6.00 +9.1%Long Black $5.45 +2.8%Cappuccino $6.00 +9.1%Iced Coffee $8.00 0.0%Pot of Tea $5.00 −3.8%Toastie / Jaffle $14.00 +16.7%Iced Chocolate $7.95 +6.0%Iced Latte $6.72 −3.9%

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

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