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October 2026 reading
The Sparkling Water Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
October 2026 reading · Next: April 2027

Sparkling Water in Canberra

A Sparkling Water in Canberra costs $5.50 at the median café — +10.0% above the national median of $5.00.

Canberra median
$5.50
Across 89 venues in Canberra that priced a Sparkling Water this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Canberra price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$4.00 p10median $5.50$8.00 p90
Strong sample
n=89 venues · spread $4.00–$8.00 · October 2026
Canberra vs the rest
Canberra
$5.50
Coffs Harbour
$6.00
Ballarat
$6.00
Rockhampton
$6.00
Devonport
$6.00
Australia
$5.00
Sparkling Water prices in Canberra — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Sparkling Water in Canberra?

A Sparkling Water in Canberra costs $5.50 at the median café, based on 89 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $5.00 and $6.60.

Is a Sparkling Water in Canberra dearer than the national average?

Canberra's median of $5.50 sits +10.0% above the national median of $5.00.

Where is a Sparkling Water cheapest in Canberra?

Of the regions we read in Canberra, Weston Creek is cheapest at $5.00 and North Canberra is dearest at $5.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Canberra, 80% of cafés charge between $4.00 and $8.00 for a Sparkling Water. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Sparkling Water by region in Canberra
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs Canberra
n
North Canberra
$5.50
0.0%
n=84
→
Weston Creek indicative
$5.00
−9.1%
n=5
→
What else costs what in Canberra
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.75 −0.9%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Latte $5.75 +2.7%Long Black $5.50 +3.8%Short Black $4.50 0.0%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Burger $22.00 +4.8%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Milkshake $8.00 0.0%Chips / Fries $10.00 0.0%

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

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