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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 Wollongong

A Short Black in Wollongong costs $4.20 at the median café — −6.7% below the national median of $4.50.

Wollongong median
$4.20
Across 125 venues in Wollongong that priced a Short Black this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Wollongong price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.80 p10median $4.20$5.50 p90
Strong sample
n=125 venues · spread $3.80–$5.50 · October 2026
Wollongong vs the rest
Wollongong
$4.20
Darwin
$4.95
Launceston
$4.55
Newcastle
$4.50
Wagga Wagga
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Short Black prices in Wollongong — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Short Black in Wollongong?

A Short Black in Wollongong costs $4.20 at the median café, based on 125 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $4.80.

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

Wollongong's median of $4.20 sits −6.7% below the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Wollongong, 80% of cafés charge between $3.80 and $5.50 for a Short Black. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Wollongong
October 2026 Reading
Latte $5.75 +2.7%Long Black $5.40 +1.9%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Chai Latte $5.75 −0.9%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Milkshake $7.50 −6.3%Macchiato $4.50 0.0%Iced Latte $6.55 −6.4%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Pot of Tea $5.00 −3.8%

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

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