A Short Black in Victoria costs $4.50 at the median café — level with the national median of $4.50.
Victoria median
$4.50
Across 2,183 venues in Victoria that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Victoria price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.75 p10median $4.50$5.80 p90
Strong sample
n=2,183 venues · spread $3.75–$5.80 · October 2026
Victoria vs the rest
Victoria
$4.50
Northern Territory
$4.80
South Australia
$4.50
Tasmania
$4.50
Australian Capital Territory
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Victoria — the short answers
October 2026 Reading
How much is a Short Black in Victoria?
A Short Black in Victoria costs $4.50 at the median café, based on 2,183 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $5.00.
Is a Short Black in Victoria dearer than the national average?
Victoria's median of $4.50 sits level with the national median of $4.50.
What is the full price range?
Across Victoria, 80% of cafés charge between $3.75 and $5.80 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.