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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 Byron Bay

A Short Black in Byron Bay costs $4.00 at the median café — −11.1% below the national median of $4.50.

Byron Bay median
$4.00
Across 81 venues in Byron Bay that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Byron Bay price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.00$5.00 p90
Strong sample
n=81 venues · spread $3.50–$5.00 · October 2026
Byron Bay vs the rest
Byron Bay
$4.00
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Byron Bay — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Byron Bay?

A Short Black in Byron Bay costs $4.00 at the median café, based on 81 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $3.80 and $4.50.

Is a Short Black in Byron Bay dearer than the national average?

Byron Bay's median of $4.00 sits −11.1% below the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Byron Bay, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.00 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Byron Bay
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $6.00 +3.4%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Latte $5.50 −1.8%Long Black $5.00 −5.7%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Matcha Latte $7.00 +6.1%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Burger $20.00 −4.8%Iced Latte $6.70 −4.3%Bacon & Egg Roll $15.00 +7.1%

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

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