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April 2026 reading
The Short Black Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
April 2026 reading · Next: October 2026

Short Black in Northern Territory

A Short Black in Northern Territory costs $4.72 at the median café — +12.5% above the national median of $4.20.

Northern Territory median
$4.72
Across 20 venues in Northern Territory that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingApril 2026 reading
Northern Territory price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.45 p10median $4.72$5.50 p90
Strong sample
n=20 venues · spread $3.45–$5.50 · April 2026
Northern Territory vs the rest
Northern Territory
$4.72
Victoria
$4.50
South Australia
$4.50
Tasmania
$4.50
Australian Capital Territory
$4.50
Australia
$4.20
Short Black prices in Northern Territory — the short answers
April 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Northern Territory?

A Short Black in Northern Territory costs $4.72 at the median café, based on 20 priced menus in the April 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.00.

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

Northern Territory's median of $4.72 sits +12.5% above the national median of $4.20.

What is the full price range?

Across Northern Territory, 80% of cafés charge between $3.45 and $5.50 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the October 2026 reading.

What else costs what in Northern Territory
April 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.50 0.0%Long Black $5.20 +4.0%Milkshake $8.50 +6.3%Flat White $5.50 +4.8%Smoothie $9.50 −4.3%Smashed Avo on Toast $22.00 +10.0%Bacon & Egg Roll $16.00 +10.3%Eggs Your Way $15.00 +3.4%Burger $22.25 +1.1%Toast $8.25 +3.1%Iced Latte $7.00 +7.7%Iced Coffee $8.50 +13.3%

This is the Northern Territory reading of the Short Black Index. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: October 2026.

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