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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 Geelong

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

Geelong median
$4.50
Across 117 venues in Geelong that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Geelong price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.50$5.58 p90
Strong sample
n=117 venues · spread $3.50–$5.58 · October 2026
Geelong vs the rest
Geelong
$4.50
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Geelong — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Geelong?

A Short Black in Geelong costs $4.50 at the median café, based on 117 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.00.

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

Geelong's median of $4.50 sits level with the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Geelong, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.58 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Geelong
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.65 −2.6%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Latte $5.50 −1.8%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Long Black $5.25 −0.9%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Iced Coffee $8.00 0.0%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%Mocha $5.75 −4.2%Iced Chocolate $7.90 +5.3%Toastie / Jaffle $12.00 0.0%Pot of Tea $5.00 −3.8%

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

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